How to Start a Woodworking Business

Step 1 – Before starting your woodworking business, you should see if there is a similar business in your area so that you can judge what your competition is probably going to be like. If you will be the first of your kind in the area, then that is great! It means you have less competition, but it could also mean that you will not have an established customer base to go after.

Step 2 – Decide what type of woodworking you intend on doing. Is your work more creatively based or are you content to create just basic furniture like tables and bookshelves? If you have a specific style, what is it?

Step 3 – Work out deals with lumber yards. Getting cheap wood to help you on your journey is only going to help you get better pricing on your products. However, make sure that what you are purchasing is also of high quality standards so that your finished furniture can be high quality as well.

Step 4 – Decide on your final pricing. Are you going to charge based on the type of furniture it is, or are you going to offer custom work and charge based on how much time you put into it? Take care to figure out a solid pricing scheme so that you are prepared when a customer wants a quote on something.

Step 5 – Get started! If you intend on selling pre-made products, then start creating them. If you intend on selling custom products, then get a sample of what you can do prepared to show potential customers of your woodworking business.

When you start up a woodworking business and are successful with it, there is no better feeling in the world. Doing something you love and getting paid to do it is the dream of most people on this planet. If you are tired of working dead end jobs, it might finally be time to take that step toward working for yourself.