Members Saxnn Posted March 14, 2016 Members Report Posted March 14, 2016 I'm astonished by the responses in here... If you are serious about this as a business, expand! Right that was my thought! Maybe find another up and coming leatherworker on here and sub-contract a few jobs out. Have the items come to you first so you can make sure the quality control is good! Quote
Members cdthayer Posted March 15, 2016 Members Report Posted March 15, 2016 I'm astonished by the responses in here... If you are serious about this as a business, expand! Expanding a small 1-horse operation is not always the best thing to do. I’ve seen small businesses go under trying to add another horse to their hitch. Some of the reasons to stay small could be: - Keeping stress at a manageable level. Expanding can bring additional stress. - Some folks are great crafters, but not good people managers. - Expanding when times are good can mean trouble if/when things slow down again. - Some folks need to keep their income at a low level for various reasons. CD in Oklahoma Quote "I sew, I sew, so it's off to work I go....." My sewing machines:Adler 205-370 (Hand Crank), Adler 205-64 (Hand Crank), Consew 226 (Clutch/Speed Reducer), Singer 111G156 (Hand Crank or Clutch), Singer 111W153 (Clutch), Singer 20U33 (Clutch), Singer 78-3 Needlefeed (Treadle), Singer 20U (Treadle), Singer 29K70 (x2) (Both Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 96-40 w/Darning Foot (Treadle), Singer 31-15 w/Roller Foot (Treadle), Singer 31-15 (Hand Crank), Singer 16-41 (Treadle), Singer 66-1 (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 201K4 (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 216G Zigzag (Treadle/Hand Crank), Singer 319W (Treadle)
Members nrk Posted March 22, 2016 Members Report Posted March 22, 2016 Expanding a small 1-horse operation is not always the best thing to do. I’ve seen small businesses go under trying to add another horse to their hitch. Some of the reasons to stay small could be: - Keeping stress at a manageable level. Expanding can bring additional stress. - Some folks are great crafters, but not good people managers. - Expanding when times are good can mean trouble if/when things slow down again. - Some folks need to keep their income at a low level for various reasons. CD in Oklahoma true Quote
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