CWG Library Item No. 152
 
How to make $40,000 A YEAR with your WOODWORKING
"There is no greater reward than the satisfaction gained from running an efficient and successful business of your own" - SAL MACCARONE
Woodworking is already your passion - this guide will make it your profession. Whether you want to leap into a full-time cabinetry business or start small by building a few custom pieces, Sal Maccarone will show you how to get started quickly and profitably with his proven formula for success. With his more than 25 years of professional experience, Maccarone approaches the business of woodworking from a realistic viewpoint, identifying specific "Keys to Success" you can follow step by step to ensure your enterprise will flourish.
• Determine your woodworking focus, conduct an accurate market test and form a solid business plan.
• Save time and money by managing day-to-day responsibilities such as bookkeeping, purchasing and storage with speed and accuracy.
• Set realistic goals with formulas for projecting overhead, labor costs and profit margins.
• Keep your business legal by learning the ins and outs of proper licensing, employee management, OSHA regulations, tax laws and more.
• Utilize low-cost strategies for marketing and self promotion, from trade shows to the Internet.
• Learn the pros and cons of sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, and which designation works best for you.
Maccarone's veteran advice is easy to follow with dozens of charts, graphs and forms, including a comprehensive appendix to help you quickly locate woodworking organizations, agencies and additional resources. You can fulfill your dream of doing what you love for a living. Take this guide and make the first step toward building a rewarding and lucrative woodworking career of your own.

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