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• Related businesses such as parking lot striping, lawn maintenance, and asphalt paving are best paired with parking lot repair and maintenance.
• Combining driveway/parking lot maintenance with these services will help you leverage your existing client base and make more money.
• Asphalt Kingdom has made it easier for business owners to expand into asphalt maintenance with packages that meet their needs and budgets.

As the years pass, you find yourself looking for new business ventures. Maybe you want to make more money, or your business's growth has plateaued. Or maybe you own a seasonal business (such as pool maintenance or holiday décor installation) and you want to make the most out of every season.

• There are several funding options for aspiring asphalt contractors.
• It doesn't hurt to prepare a business plan in case you want to apply for financing with traditional lenders.
• Starting an asphalt business with bad credit? Check out your options.

After watching all the Asphalt Kingdom YouTube videos and poring through our blog, you finally decided to start your own asphalt maintenance business.

• Learn what an asphalt hot box is and why it's crucial for pothole patching and other pavement repairs.
• By the end of the article, you'll learn how to identify different types of hot box for asphalt, such as stationary and trailer mounted hot boxes.
• The box's capacity, insulation material, and temperature controls are essential factors to consider when purchasing one.

Welcome to Asphalt Kingdom's comprehensive asphalt hot box buying guide. This article will walk you through the different types of asphalt hot boxes available in the market, as well as the key factors you should consider to make an informed purchase. 

Let’s dive in and get you one step closer to making the right choice.

• A Brief Overview of What an Asphalt Hot Box Is

• Why are Hot Boxes an Essential Piece of Equipment for Asphalt Contractors?

• Different Types of Asphalt Hot Boxes

• Things to Look for When Buying an Asphalt Hot Box

• Additional Features to Look For

• How to Choose the Right Supplier

What is an Asphalt Hot Box?

Asphalt Kingdom's Asphalt Hot Box for Sale

An asphalt hot box is a specialized piece of equipment used for carrying, maintaining, and distributing hot mix asphalt for pavement repair. 

It is an insulated and temperature-controlled container typically mounted on a trailer or truck. It is designed to keep the asphalt at the desired temperature for a prolonged period. It ensures the asphalt remains workable during transportation from the plant to the job site. 

This container is essential for road maintenance crews and asphalt maintenance contractors as it allows them to carry out asphalt repairs efficiently.

You finally decided to start a business this year, and you want to choose something that fits your personality. You’re the outdoorsy type, and you get antsy when you’re cooped up inside an office or stuck in an assembly line.

You've thought about starting your own asphalt maintenance business for months (or years even!), but it's only now that you've decided that you're really going to follow your heart. The problem is, you don't know where to start.

Do you invest in sealcoating and crack filling equipment first? Do you shop for supplies? Or is it better to enroll in an asphalt maintenance training course before you take the plunge?

If you're in the middle of starting your sealcoating business and confused on where and how to start, then check out this blog was written for you. Here are 5 essential things to remember before starting a sealcoating business.

Summer's coming, and you can finally say 'hasta la vista' to homework and PE. While you're looking forward to all that free time to hang out with friends, go for a hike, or play video games until you can't anymore, you also want to look for something to occupy yourself with and earn money at the same time.

Having your own sealcoating business has always been your dream. But the problem is you don't know where to begin or who to turn to for help in starting your new venture. You're probably the first entrepreneur in your family. Or you're shifting careers after 10 or 15 years, and you can't help but feel like you're a fish out of water.

Okay, first, take it easy. Rest assured that you landed in the right website, and there are people in the industry willing to help you get your business of the ground. You can also use this Asphalt Kingdom blog to learn about everything you need to start your own sealcoating business. Here are those crucial things you need to have before you launch your pavement asset management business.

Table of Contents

• Knowledge of how asphalt maintenance services work
• Adequate startup capital
• A memorable business name
• A polished business plan
• Have the correct legal structure
• Register your business
• Have a reliable supplier
• Sufficient insurance
• Trained and reliable employees
• Business bank accounts
• Online presence
• Reliable transportation

Line striping is one of the very few businesses that has low set-up costs, is pretty easy to do, and is needed by nearly every business, offering a consistent demand. It's also a solid way to work outdoors, set your own hours, and make good money.

But hey — just wanting to do it isn’t enough, right? Just like any business, there are some hurdles to jump, like the banking and legal stuff — oh, and learning how to actually line stripe.

So how do you make it happen? Here is the complete, step-by-step guide to help you get started (and succeed) in the business.

P.S. This is a bit of a long ride, but that’s for a very good reason — we want to make sure you have everything you need to know to do this the right way, the first time. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how to start (and keep) a lucrative line striping business. Stick with us for the ride, but only if you're serious about this.

You're ready to purchase your first sealcoating equipment and you want to get started as soon as possible. You've talked to some of your neighbors so you can start offering your services as soon as your sealcoating spray system and sealer arrive.

But wait. You still need a very important document before you take the plunge, and that's a business plan.

If you're unfamiliar with what a business plan is, what it entails, and how to write one, then don't fret. In this blog, you'll learn how to write a sealcoating business plan that you can use as your guide in launching a successful business and wow future investors. Let's get started.

Starting an asphalt repair business during normal economic conditions can be daunting – even more so during a recession! The odds are stacked against you, and you're already wondering if it's the wisest thing to do even before you start writing your business plan.

Despite the gloomy economic forecasts, a recession is still a good time to start an asphalt repair business. Learn why asphalt maintenance is a recession-proof business and how you can safeguard your company from crisis during these tough times.