Popular Post freedhardwoods Posted February 9, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I thought I would be at this point almost a year ago. I added on to my shop to have (barely) enough room to work. Built my first set of cabinets and learned a lot while doing it. I built a website from scratch using Wix site builder (planning to add one more page). My business cards are supposed to arrive tomorrow. Still wondering if I'm really ready for this. Sitting here with the flu at the moment, the only thing I'm ready for is wrestling a kitten, and it might win. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Congrats. Good luck in the endeavor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Looks like a pretty decent website ! I hope it works out for you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Good luck! I agree nice website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Feel better soon, this year's flu is nothing to laugh about. Website looks good, I'm sure you will do well with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Unfortunately your website doesn't load by clicking the link or by typing in address on iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 It does for me on my old IPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I got it to pull up, my iPad is acting funny lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Good stuff! Maybe consider a photo of yourself and more of your work whenever possible, otherwise it's a great website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted February 10, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Self employment is a bitch and a blessing. Employees are your biggest asset and your biggest headache, second to the government. Good luck bud 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freedhardwoods Posted February 10, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Thanks for all the comments. 19 hours ago, JosephThomas said: Good stuff! Maybe consider a photo of yourself and more of your work whenever possible, otherwise it's a great website! I would like to get a pic of me working in the shop. As far as pics of my work, I would like to have a page showing my work, but my first set of cabinets is still in my shop because my friend isn't ready for them yet. I'll work on more pics in the future. 18 hours ago, K Cooper said: Self employment is a bitch and a blessing. Employees are your biggest asset and your biggest headache, second to the government. Good luck bud I've been self-employed for the last 2 1/2 years, as well as about half of my working life and had good and bad employees. At least this countries business environment is headed the right direction these days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Have not heard from you in a while regarding your progress? Hope all is well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 My income hasn't been that good the last few months. Trying to get the shop going is on hold. It looks like I might be out of business before I even get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted June 15, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Unless you are forced to liquidate the equipment you've got the ability to pursue whatever opportunities nessacary to bring in some cash and pick up small woodworking jobs whenever possible. I've got a " Repairs & Modifications " page on my website. Broken cabinet doors, changing the size of appliance openings or building an island to match an existing kitchen can be quite profitable. Most bigger shops won't bid on jobs like those so it's easier to get the work on your terms. A set of new kitchen cabinets is subject to tight budgets and competition. Another thing I offer is unusual sizes & shaped cabinets, stuff that production shops tend to pass on building. Good luck ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 With one income now I am doing as Steve says as far as doing small jobs that I wouldn't have wanted to do before. I figure if it helps pay the bills and keeps me in the shop and at home where I need to be its great. Do what you need to do but don't give up on things that you like doing even if its part time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 4:27 AM, freedhardwoods said: My income hasn't been that good the last few months. Trying to get the shop going is on hold. It looks like I might be out of business before I even get started. This is my first time visiting your website. Very well done. I hope business improves for you in the very near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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