Here is a collection of books on the subject of operating your woodshop as a business. These books will provide information on set up, marketing, and general business operations involved with a wood shop.

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The Woodworker's Marketing Guide (Fine Woodworking) (by Martin Edic)

An introduction to basic marketing for small-shop woodworkers. Covers developing a marketing plan, long-term strategic planning, aspects of advertising such as photography and graphics, direct mail, trade and craft shows, and telemarketing, and offers tips on creating promotional materials and taking advantage of publicity. Includes checklists and questionnaires, sample press releases, and sample marketing plans and ads.

(Reviewer) - I found this book very informative with many professional examples. It gave me an insight into all the necessary steps to start my own woodworking business. Well worth the money! 151 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.39 x 10.04 x 8.10

Readers will find out how to set prices and sell their products with this revised, comprehensive pricing guide from author and woodworker Dan Ramsey. They'll learn how to calculate the value of their time, materials and craftsmanship, ensuring that the price they get for their work is fair and profitable. They'll also find a wide variety of sample business forms and planning sheets, along with information on:

* estimating average materials cost per project
* determining the dollar value of their woodworking skills
* increasing their income without sacrificing quality or enjoyment
* selling customers on the value of their work--not the price
* building repeat and referral business
* developing the right business image and marketing plan
* managing a budget
* marketing their work at craft fairs and through retailers

The Woodworker's Visual Guide to Pricing Your Work (by Kerry Pierce)

Let The Woodworker's Visual Guide to Pricing Your Work do the math, and make your bottom line even better!

You spend hours carefully tuning tools, selecting materials and crafting high-quality projects. But are you charging enough for all the time, skill and overhead required? Do you know how to adjust prices to reflect current market values? Should you use different pricing for different methods of selling? With The Woodworker's Visual Guide to Pricing Your Work you'll find the answers you need. It takes the guesswork out of figuring what to charge, calculating the market value of more than 140 wooden wares, so you'll be sure to get the best price for every piece you sell.

To make this book quick and easy to use, each project features a detailed photo and specs listing its dimensions, materials, costs, labor and estimated price. All you have to do is match your project to one in the book. It's that simple. From toys to furniture to folk art, a wide range of today's best-selling pieces are shown. This guide also includes easy, preset formulas you can use to calculate prices for any type of woodworking. In addition, you'll receive practical advice from professional woodworkers throughout the country who share their strategies for pricing, selling and marketing their work.

Profitable Woodworking: Turning Your Hobby into a Profession (by Martin Edic)

(Reviewer) - I come from an art background, and I'm always a little worried about becoming the proverbial, "starving artist". This book provided me with a wealth of knowledge to get started on the right foot. I'm writing up my first year's business plan, creating a portfolio, and will begin marketing soon. This book is an excellent resource for anyone getting started.

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