How to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur

Get the inside track on a successful guitar repair, guitar building and/ or custom guitar shop business. Save yourself time, money, and frustration when starting up your own business with this helpful guide-book that offers key insider tips and a thorough overview of what to expect in the business, written by an industry veteran. Don’t go into business without reading this book first! Includes 20 downloadable forms, lists, templates, and examples to use in your shop!



Includes:
  • How to establish shop rates and pricing;
  • How to market yourself & advertise effectively;
  • How to set up your business for success;
  • Information on common business structures and accounting practises;
  • Industry-specific marketing tips;
  • Business start up tips including common start up costs;
  • Extensive pricing examples (blue book pricing);
  • Tools, equipment and supply lists;
  • Business and accounting forms;
  • Work order templates;
  • Instructions on how to build a Erlewine-style Neck Jig;* and more!

*Downloadable

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 4 GETTING STARTED 5 DAY IN THE LIFE OF RUNNING A GUITAR SHOP 5 SPECIALIZING, FINDING YOUR NICHE 8 Service Sheet Example #1 with optional add-ons 9 YOUR TRAINING & EXPERIENCE 11 THE BUSINESS & HOW TO PROFIT 12 Additional Revenue Streams 14 MARKUPS, MAPS, and YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE 17 INCREASING YOUR STREET CREDIBILITY 18 SETTING UP SHOP: A Simple Process to Getting You Started 20 BUSINESS PLANS 22 BUSINESS STRUCTURES 23 TYPICAL STARTUP BUSINESS COSTS 26 YOUR POLICIES 28 ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS & RECORD KEEPING 31 MARKETING 34 ADVERTISING 36 CONCLUSION 42 RESOURCES 43 Tools List 43 Supplies List 44 Equipment & Fixtures List 45 Service Pricing Sheet EXAMPLE #1 46 Service Pricing Sheet EXAMPLE #2 48 Work Order TEMPLATE #1 51 Work Order TEMPLATE #2 (Guitar Setup) 52 Guitar Setup Spec Sheet EXAMPLE 53 Business Startup Checklist 54 Company Overview Example 55 One Page Business Plan 56 Press Release EXAMPLE 57 Warranty Policy EXAMPLES 58 Accounting Forms 59 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 61

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