Have you ever run any type of woodworking business?

My husband has 10 years experience in custom cabinets. The last 5 he has been supervising the finish department. I'm encouraging him to open his own shop, but I'm curious about the up's and down's of the industry. Any other career moves you could suggest would be appreciated. Any other small business idea's would be great. He's unhappy with the companies quality and is ready to move on. Thanks.

Since you've never been in business before, I would strongly recommend that you talk to a business counselor before you do anything especially spend money. You have to determine whether you'll start a web based business or one with a store front. I'd call the local office of SCORE (go to http://www.score.org and input your zip code to find the chapter nearest you), the advice is FREE.

The counselor at SCORE will most likely advise you to write a business plan which is very good advice because it will force you to dig out all of the start up details and the costs of starting a woodworking business and force you to also understand all of the aspects of this business including the customers you'll concentrate on (your market ) and how you'll go after them.

You'll need to register the business with your state controller's office and make sure that you have any city and county licenses if any are needed where you live. All of this will come out in a business plan.

Try this link :
http://www.ychange.com/small-business-co... and read some of the articles especially the ones about a business plan and starting a business.

Good Luck

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