Another newbie...think rabbit in headlights!
Posted: Mon 28 Jun, 2021 11:30 am
Hi All
I have been recommended to join this forum by a couple of members, as I venture into picture framing....and boy I think I am going to need it!
A little background info.
I had a completely different career which changed due to family circumstances and I found myself moving back down to Somerset where I fitted in several part time jobs around a caring role. This has now changed and two of my part time jobs have ceased due to Covid, so I needed to reinvent myself. Around 18 months ago I got a PPI payment and the same day the cheque arrived an advert caught my eye on Facebook selling framing equipment...so I bought it. Then we had various lockdowns so no chance for any training. Eventually an extremely kind member on here took me under their wing and I can knock up a frame...hoorah! But there is so, so much more and any help will be greatly appreciated.
I have the equipment.
I have some stock.
I actually have a studio! With new roof, floor and heating! And freshly painted.
I live on a B road with good passing traffic and have a small car park
I am extremely good at talking (one of my pt jobs is as a journalist) so lots of people know that I am doing this and are very keen to support me
I have spoken to my accountant and gone through “stuff”
I won’t be combining it with a gallery...just a picture framing operation
I will be working from home so no rent...another hoorah!
But that’s slightly where the positives end. My previous business was as different as you could get to this and I do feel like I am a bit lost. I probably just need a kick to get started. But I am cautious on pricing etc.
TIA Kirsty
I have been recommended to join this forum by a couple of members, as I venture into picture framing....and boy I think I am going to need it!
A little background info.
I had a completely different career which changed due to family circumstances and I found myself moving back down to Somerset where I fitted in several part time jobs around a caring role. This has now changed and two of my part time jobs have ceased due to Covid, so I needed to reinvent myself. Around 18 months ago I got a PPI payment and the same day the cheque arrived an advert caught my eye on Facebook selling framing equipment...so I bought it. Then we had various lockdowns so no chance for any training. Eventually an extremely kind member on here took me under their wing and I can knock up a frame...hoorah! But there is so, so much more and any help will be greatly appreciated.
I have the equipment.
I have some stock.
I actually have a studio! With new roof, floor and heating! And freshly painted.
I live on a B road with good passing traffic and have a small car park
I am extremely good at talking (one of my pt jobs is as a journalist) so lots of people know that I am doing this and are very keen to support me
I have spoken to my accountant and gone through “stuff”
I won’t be combining it with a gallery...just a picture framing operation
I will be working from home so no rent...another hoorah!
But that’s slightly where the positives end. My previous business was as different as you could get to this and I do feel like I am a bit lost. I probably just need a kick to get started. But I am cautious on pricing etc.
TIA Kirsty