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One man shop growing pains
- Thread starter gnubler
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gnubler
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Hi Boudica - not sure if I'm really back. I've actually been considering closing the business entirely due to all the struggles, and now this new space opened up. Maybe it's a "sign"...
What was the black hole phase? Pretty sure I've been in one as well.
Am definitely losing money in my current space by not taking on particular jobs, and unable to improve my skill set without a proper place to work. I have enough money in the bank to cover the rent increase for at least a year, so I'm not just jumping into it foolishly.
What was the black hole phase? Pretty sure I've been in one as well.
Am definitely losing money in my current space by not taking on particular jobs, and unable to improve my skill set without a proper place to work. I have enough money in the bank to cover the rent increase for at least a year, so I'm not just jumping into it foolishly.
gnubler
Active Member
Yes. I think at this point I either take the risk or close the business.
Boudica
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You quit showing up for band practice, so I changed my avatar from the cat with the studded collar to an image of a black hole that had me mesmerized. Now I'm all about penguins. ...
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I dunno, they look intimidating to me Looks like a normal day on S101
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Notarealsignguy
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In business, you have to look the part. If you have a sh!t show, expect the same with the customers that show up and the prices you are able to charge.
gnubler
Active Member
Totally agree. I went and looked at the space. It's been vacated and freshly cleaned, 20 foot ceiling with overhead door, I could get big rigs in there. End unit with a wall of windows and another trade business beside so I could run tools to my heart's content. And no crackheads loitering in the parking lot smoking or meth factory next door! I'm all over it. This may be a new beginning for gnubler.
gnubler
Active Member
If you've done the figures (and sounds like you have), then just do it.
Johnny Best
Active Member
Well I wish you luck and try not to stress to much. It will work out for you and we are always here to help you with any questions you might have. And on another note, you did not miss anything.
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
Take it Gnubler... and starting charging your customers $1000 extra a month. You need to be in the right space.
Notarealsignguy
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like a garage
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
It's a 3-car with heating and air conditioning.. much nicer than most shops I've seen
gnubler
Active Member
It's been a long time coming. Financially, an extra 2-3 jobs per month will pay the rent and I'll have the motivation to go out and get those jobs.
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
You got windows in there... That's a plus.
Gino
Premium Subscriber
Is that after you take out utilities, insurance, taxes, material costs, waste, and other hidden costs...... or are you figuring 3 jobs at $350 a piece ??
Gino
Premium Subscriber
That fan might hafta go, or at least be put somewhere else. It looks lower than the garage door. Door looks to be a 12' or 14'. That's nice. Also, you're gonna need to run more electric lines. Does the place have another door ?? It's tough having people come in through the garage entrance area til they get to your office area. Some insurance policies won't allow customers in those areas at all for your safety as well as their own. See if your landlord will allow you to put a door down at the other end, since you're an end unit.
Johnny Best
Active Member
If your going to get a table saw, get a portable one to take outside to cut things to keep dust down.
Looks good. Keep the fan, if you move out the owner will want his fan reinstalled just the way he had it. You seem smart enough to make it work.
Looks good. Keep the fan, if you move out the owner will want his fan reinstalled just the way he had it. You seem smart enough to make it work.