Guidebook to Starting Your Own Engraving and Cutting Business

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? ? ?What can I engrave with a laser?Acrylic, wood, rubber, stone, leather, fabric, glassand many more materials can be engraved with thelaser. Epilog’s CO2 laser systems provide a wide variety of opportunities.Below are just a few items you can customize for profit. So really, a moreappropriate question might be “what can’t you engrave?”What products can you engrave?Architectural ModelsCorporate GiftsDesk Sets and AccessoriesElectronic GadgetsGlasswareKey ChainsMobile PhonesNameplatesNotary SealsPhoto AlbumsPromotional ItemsSporting GoodsWine BottlesAwardsCustom CabinetsDecorative TilesFurnitureGunstocksLaptop CoversMP3 PlayersName BadgesPicture FramesPlastic SignageRubber StampsToysWood SignageWhat materials can you use for all those engraving ideas?AcrylicBambooCorianGlassLaserable plasticMarbleOnyxPressboardSlateTileAnodized aluminumCeramicFabricGraniteLeatherMatte boardPaperRubberStoneWood14 Guidebook to Starting Your Own Engraving and Cutting Business
What industries/markets/occupations can benefit from laserengraving & cutting services?Automobile dealershipsArchitectural design firmsCarpentersClothing designersCommunity businessesGift shopsHotelsHome buildersJewelersNon-profit organizations - zoos, libraries,recreational centers, etc.RestaurantsWedding coordinatorsAssisted living communitiesHuman Resource DepartmentsChurches and other religious organizationsCorporate gift suppliersEvent centers (stadiums, arenas, etc.)HospitalsHome improvement operationsInterior designersManufacturing plantsSchools – all levels, academic, specialty,adult-education, etc.Sporting good suppliersBakeries and specialty food shops (yes,Epilog’s laser engraving equipment is foodsafe!)As you can see, there are several markets you can serve with a laserengraving business. The biggest challenge is honing in on the marketthat is most profitable for you. If you start your business with anexpansive product line, you’ll quickly learn what products and servicesare the most popular.© 2008 Epilog Laser15
Page 1 and 2: Guidebook toStarting Your OwnEngrav
Page 3 and 4: Table of ContentsSo, you want to st
Page 5 and 6: Is this a franchise opportunity?No.
Page 7 and 8: What do I need to get started?Engra
Page 9: Earning potential using a laser$ $
Page 12 and 13: Marketing your laser companyBefore
Page 14 and 15: What’s my first step in starting
Page 18 and 19: Ready to start your own engravingbu
Page 20 and 21: What niche will your business fill?
Page 22 and 23: Financial Data• Loan applications
Page 24 and 25: How do you calculate your breakeven
Page 26 and 27: Determining your business structure
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