Starting HomeBased custom shop

[RedLineFraming]

hey all!! i'm new to the grumble, and was looking for some help!

i learned the skill of custom framing while living in boston a few years back, and am trying to start my own here in small town ohio! my father is a retired carpenter, and is letting me use his woodshop @ his house. i've done the retail storefront thing before, and am now focusing on commercial accounts, which is starting off quite well. i have a couple of local businesses that want me to do large quantity orders for them, which is just my cup of tea. i have the space, i have the customers, i have the knowledge and the skill... but how in the WORLD do you get a distributor when you run out of a residential setting?!? any and all help would be so so sooo appreciated =)

thanks again!
jennifer

 

[Joe B]

Hello Jennifer welcome to the Grumble.

I'm home based and have absolutely no problems getting suppliers. You first have to get a state re-sale tax ID number. That you will have to get from your state, county, or city depending upon how it is processed in your area. You may also need a city license, again that depends upon if the city, county, or state require it.

After you have your tax ID and license I suggest you contact the moulding suppliers around your area or contact International Moulding, Omega Moulding, Max Moulding, Studio Moulding, Evald Moulding, and the list goes on. I have 5 different resources for mouldings and supplies. International and Omega carries all supplies plus moulding. For just supplies United, one of the sponsors here on the Grumble, will be a great resource.

Lots of luck

Joe B

 

[Dave]

Hi Jennifer, welcome to the "G"!

When you get a moment fill out your profile with a little more info. We like
to know who we are talking with here and have quite a nice community
of helpful framers here. I'm sure you will have both much to learn and
much to share with us in your travels too.

You will have a few Ohio folks chime in with suggested sources.
Free truck delivery would be an important factor to
consider and there are many regional suppliers.

 

[FrameMakers]

You should call Culvers, they don't give a carp who they sell too. Just be careful or your clients may become theirs.

YES I am bitter.

 

[danny boy]

Jennifer, Welcome to the 'Grumble family. This is a great place and I know you will love it here...

 

[05]

Le Winter moulding out of Pittsburgh delivers to many parts of Ohio twice a week. Orders over $100 get free delivery. Somewhat limited mouldings, but they've got everything else. www.lewintermoulding.com, or 800.633.886