Retailers Forum Magazine AUG 2014 | Page 102

FORUM WORKSHOP Forum Workshop 1 0 2 • A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 In my typesetting business, I subcontracted photocopies until I had a high enough demand to justify purchasing my own equipment and supplies. I also bought a used camera, which I had to hand-crank to set the enlargements and reductions. Push-button, motorized machines were available, but I couldnʼt see any revenueproducing benefit. and I sat on a phone book for three years. I used profits to buy a cushiony swivel chair. My furniture was hand-built by a friend of my partner. Most of my file cabinets and supply shelves were garage-sale finds. As I earned profits, I replaced only what needed replacing. I didnʼt think sitting on the phone book was reasonable, but garage-sale cabinets still held my paper and pencils just fine. I used profits to buy new If you do too much too soon, youʼll end up in software too much debt. How will you know? You canʼt Y which could always; you have to make an educated guess. generate more income, not just hold OFFICE FURNITURE supplies. These things have nothing to do with making or selling a product or service. An old door across two saw horses will serve as a desk. My first office chair was a straight-backed wooden thing, continued.. Tak R