Karen
CGF, Certified Grumble Framer
Hi, I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Karen and I've owned my own business for 10 months now. My husband and I have been lurking here since I've opened and have gotten alot of useful information from everyone. Here's my story: I have been framing for about 12 years and have always managed everyone elses frame shops. My husband is in the Air Force and left for a year tour in Korea, 9 days later (May 05)my employer passed away and his children decided to sell me the business since I have managed it for 5 years and they all live in California. I had 2 days to make a decision to purchase or not (a real no brainer) it was an established business for 25 years and came with a great customer base that already new me for 5 years so it was a very smooth transition for all of my customers. Since I've opened, (August 05) I modernized the business from what he had. I purchased the equipment and inventory that he had and added an underpinner, bought a Wizard in November, the Integrated Framer in January and am now wanting to purchase a POS but haven't decided what will be best yet. I run the store by myself and with some help from my husband (who just returned home) and my kids. Finally had time to stop lurking and introduce myself, looking forward to sharing info with everyone. Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there.