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Start A Laser Engraving and Cutting Business Guide by Epilog Laser Guidebook toStarting Your OwnEngraving and Cutting Business Guidebook to Starting Your Own Engraving and Cutting Business 1 © 2008 Epilog Laser So, you want to start an engraving business? 2Is this a franchise opportunity? 3Is a laser engraving business is right for you? 4What do I Need to Get Started? 5How easy is it to create a custom engraving? 6Earning potential using a laser 7Calculating pricing 7Pricing example 8Specialization versus an extensive product line 9Marketing your laser company 10How do I obtain customers? 10Networking groups or trade associations 10Tradeshows 11Website , yers and business cards 11What’s my first step in starting an engraving business? 12Four questions to ask yourself before buying a laser 12What can I engrave with a laser? 14What products can you engrave? 14What materials can you use? 14What industries/markets/occupations need my service? 15So, are you ready to start your own engraving business? 16Creating your business plan 19Preparing a business plan 19Financing and startup costs 21What’s in a name? 23Legal considerations 23Search and registration 23Domain names 23Determining your business structure 24Sole Proprietorships 24Partnerships 24Corporations 24Limited Liability Company (LLC) 24Can you do it? 25 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 2 Guidebook to Starting Your Own Engraving and Cutting Business So, you want to start an engravingbusiness? Many people who have the opportunity to see an Epilog Laser system inaction are eager to start a business utilizing the equipment. Due to theextensive variety of products that can be laser engraved or laser cut, alaser engraving business has virtually limitless income potential .From more traditional items, such as awards, plaques or photo frames,to more high-tech gadgets, like MP3 players, mobile phones and laptopcovers, customization of products is a service consumers are quitewilling to pay for and adds value to any product you offer.But is a laser engraving system right for you? Are you prepared for themany decisions that must be examined before you purchase a laser engraving system?This guide will give you a head start in answering many of thefundamental questions you must ask yourself before entering thisexciting business venture. The purpose of this guide is not to provide youa business plan, but rather it is designed to get you started on the path toestablishing your own laser engraving operation. Are we completely unbiased? Of course not - we want you to buy anEpilog! But what we will promise is that we’re providing you with a greatlook at what is involved in making your decision. If you decide an EpilogLaser system is right for you, great! If not, we want you to be as informedas possible as you make your decision.You’ll also learn the following:Is this a franchise opportunity? ã Is a laser right for me? ã What do I need to get started? ã Earning potential using a laser ã Marketing a laser company ã Explore this guide and decide for yourself if a laser engraving system isright for you. While it won’t answer every question you have, hopefullyit’ll give you a better understanding of what to expect when starting anengraving business. Make a list of your questions and your distributor willbe able to help you address any additional concerns.
