With the economy in the tank many folks are looking to start some kind of service business that they can get into without spending a mint. They also need a business that can match their most recent annual income, prior to having been laid off. There are so many types of businesses to start, it’s almost has hard to pick one as to start it once you decide.

When consulting future entrepreneurs, I often ask them first; what are you good at or what do you like to do. Recently, someone answered; I like Airplanes, I like flying and I am a clean freak, even my wife says so! Well, then why not start an aircraft cleaning service I offered. He then asked a couple of really good questions such as

What are the FAA Regulations or Where I can find Them

There are not many FAA regs on washing aircraft, a few but most have to do with EPA regulations, and NPDES permits for the actual airports. Each airport has its own NPDES standards although they are very similar, due to the rules on affluent runoff into water ways and storm drains. Many products are NOT allowed for cleaning aircraft, some have been Approved, but that is rare. » Read more: Aircraft Washing Service Startups – What Licenses Will Be Needed