Brick And Mortar Store Start Up

[leatherwytch]

Congratulations! I am so happy that it is working out for you. I would not start anything in my city now we are into a huge recession in this province more than anywhere else. I am hoping to go to BC in a couple of years and do business there.

I wish you continued luck and that your business grows exponentially.

[stevieboy7]

I am hoping to go to BC in a couple of years and do business there.

You want to talk about paying a lot of money for space in Vancouver?

Expect around $3/sqft /month for shared studio space.

Just trying to have enough room to hold all my leather and tools costs so much.

Trust me, BC is not much better.

[johnv474]

You can always have a brick and mortar store that functions as a showroom and workshop, then include online sales as well. The workshop can, in fact, be a show piece as well for those who find the craftsmanship appealing. I would suggest having a good supply of show pieces that will draw people into the store, and also lots of entry-level wallets, belts, and small accessories that will help make a sale. People are more likely to spend 20 bucks on a whim than 1200 for a holster rig.

[leatherwytch]

You want to talk about paying a lot of money for space in Vancouver?

Expect around $3/sqft /month for shared studio space.

Just trying to have enough room to hold all my leather and tools costs so much.

Trust me, BC is not much better.

Not Vancouver, love Vancouver but not there. No, thinking of down around Kimberly, Cranbrook maybe even Nakusp. Way cheaper there than in Calgary.

Edited August 24, 2015 by leatherwytch