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- As a crafter and sewer, I am looking for a way to spend more time on my embroidery hobby or even turning my hobby into a business. Is this a wise decision?
- Anonymous
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Creative people love independence. Instead of working for someone else, and then trying to find time for doing your favorite things, you should do wh » moreCreative people love independence. Instead of working for someone else, and then trying to find time for doing your favorite things, you should do what you love to do full time - and be in charge of how you spend your time and how much money you make. « less
- I'm not ready to purchase my own equipment, and may need some professional support. What should I do?
- Anonymous
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To ensure your success, you may want to find a dependable partner for equipment and ongoing support. Creative Sewing Centers may be the partner you » moreTo ensure your success, you may want to find a dependable partner for equipment and ongoing support. Creative Sewing Centers may be the partner you're seeking. The full-service sewing center offers all the support you need to operate your successful business. Plus, the company has an extensive training class schedule, flexible financing terms for your equipment and on-going support available seven days a week. « less
- What are the biggest advantages to ownership?
- Anonymous
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This business is a year-round opportunity. There is no slow season in the personalization/embroidery industry. Throughout the year, customers will l » moreThis business is a year-round opportunity. There is no slow season in the personalization/embroidery industry. Throughout the year, customers will look to you for corporate identification and recognition items, gifts for babies, brides and graduates, school uniforms and more. Second of all, there is growth potential. This business has grown substantially and will continue to do so. Thus, there is plenty of opportunity for you to create a successful business. Third is the profitability side. Embroidery creates significant added value to an item, and you'll realize attractive profits as a result. Then there is the independence that you crave. You're free to run your business to meet your needs, intrests and market opportunities. You are not limited by someone else's blueprint. « less
- What kind of hours should I expect to work?
- Anonymous
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Because it's your business, you can set your hours. You can work part-time, full-time, mornings, evenings or weekends. For that matter, you can » moreBecause it's your business, you can set your hours. You can work part-time, full-time, mornings, evenings or weekends. For that matter, you can work after the kids have gone to bed of before they come home from school. « less
- Please give me some more ideas on the customer base.
- Anonymous
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Consider what it would be like to transform everyday items such as shirts, caps, ropes and totes into custom-embrodiered gifts, corporate apparel, uni » moreConsider what it would be like to transform everyday items such as shirts, caps, ropes and totes into custom-embrodiered gifts, corporate apparel, uniforms and personal souvenirs. You probably own some of these items yourself: *Polo shirts or denim button-down bearing the logo of the company you currently work for. *Jackets and athletic bags emblazoned with team names. *Baseball caps emboridered with the names of places your have visited. *Baby gifts, such as personalized blankets and bibs. *Other personalized gifts such as monogrammed towels, robes, napkins or quilts. There are hundreds of other examples. Creating personalized and embroidered items might just be the lucrative, proven opportunity that you've been looking for. Remember, success in the personalization/embroidery business takes many shapes and sizes, and the choice is yours. « less
- How do I get a customer base for my business?
- Anonymous
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Embroidery's univerasl appeal makes it a popular enhancement for just about everyone. Team apparel for school sports or hobby clubs, interior dé » moreEmbroidery's univerasl appeal makes it a popular enhancement for just about everyone. Team apparel for school sports or hobby clubs, interior décor such as pillows or table linens, items for pets, corporate identity apparel, gifts for weddings, graduations, baby presents, family reunions - the possbilities for customers who would use your products is endless. You choose the items that intrest you most and sell to people who need them. The key to success in the personalization/embroidery business isn't a secret. Running a successful business requires hard work, persistence and initative. « less
- Where is a good place to start my business?
- Anonymous
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Start your business in your home, at a commercail location or with a retail storefront in a mall or quaint downtown shop. Or how about a mobile embro » moreStart your business in your home, at a commercail location or with a retail storefront in a mall or quaint downtown shop. Or how about a mobile embroidery business that allows you to travel to fairs, festivals and special events? « less
- How much money will I make?
- Anonymous
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Your income is directly related to the time and energy that you devote to your business. Since you're the boss, you also have control over your e » moreYour income is directly related to the time and energy that you devote to your business. Since you're the boss, you also have control over your expenses and prices. « less
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