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Working at Woodwork Books

Written by Derryck Frost

Monday, 19 March 2007

People often ask how do I get started. What do I need to know and where can I find the information. I'd like to say that I have the answers to help everyone but that's just not true.

People all start from different situations as we all have different experiences, educations and learning methods. So what helps one budding business person doesn't necessarily help another. Not only that people learn in different ways so a book or article may be useful to one person but of little benefit to another. Some people like videos or audio information while others like seminars and conferences. You see we are are all different and what I offer may not what you need.

However I'd still like to help and maybe over the course of time you will get some benefit from one or more aspects of this site.

Here is a list of books I recommend for people interested in starting a woodwork related business.


	This book is an absolute must for anybody who wants to be a cabinetmaker or own a small shop. It combines solid business planning information with a lot of information on how to set up your shop. Its a bit of fun and not as boring as some business books can be. It talks a lot about jigs and tools.
	Tolpin's thorough guide isn't just another woodworking title: it provides both novices and working professionals with guidelines on identifying markets, pursuing profitable projects, and setting up a one-man shop which can make a living. Learn the basics of small business management and marketing identification, geared to the woodworker's unique needs.
	This book provides a wealth of knowledge to get you started on the right foot. An excellent resource for anyone getting started. Looks into the business aspect of woodworking and helps you decide whether or not to make a career change.The very informative professional examples will give you an insight into all the necessary steps to start your own woodworking business. Well worth the money!
	This book provides essential information for estimating project material costs and determining the value of shop time, gives you ways to develop the correct business image and to competitively price projects. There is advice on how to use the Internet for marketing and managing budgets. With updated costs and valuable worksheets, this guide is essential for any woodworker looking to make a living doing what they love.
	Let The Woodworker's Visual Guide to Pricing Your Work do the math, and make your bottom line even better! You spend hours carefully tuning tools, selecting materials and crafting high-quality projects. But are you charging enough for all the time, skill and overhead required? Do you know how to adjust prices to reflect current market values? Should you use different pricing for different methods of selling? With The Woodworker's Visual Guide to Pricing Your Work you'll find the answers you need. It takes the guesswork out of figuring what to charge, calculating the market value of more than 140 wooden wares, so you'll be sure to get the best price for every piece you sell.