Five Reasons to Own A Picture Framing Business

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, picture framing may be an ideal way to turn your dreams into reality, just like I did.

More than two decades ago, with just a small investment and no experience, I started a part-time framing business from the basement of my home. A year later when the company I worked  for closed its doors, framing became a fulltime venture and the only source of income for my family.

Since that time, I've opened three retail stores and gone on to become known as "The Guerrilla Framer," and recognized as one of the industry's most widely-read business and respected business and framing experts.

In 1999, I started The American Picture Framing Academy so I could help others learn how to frame, and how to start and operate a successful business and avoid the all too common mistakes that can lead to failure. In less than a decade, the APFA has grown to become the industry's largest and most recommended school.

With the economy on the upswing once again, today could be a great time for you to get started in your own picture framing business. Here's just five reasons why you should own a picture framing business.

 

1. The Profit Picture

If you've ever purchased custom framing, you may have figured out already that it's a business that offers high profit margins (as high as 500%-600%; even more on high-end framing).

It also offers prestige, fun and variety in a business where your creativity and professional opinions are valuable assets to the many appreciative customers whose lives you enrich.

While starting any business carries risk, we can help you minimize that risk and avoid common and costly mistakes.

 

2. Reasonable Hours and Low Stress

Tired of the long hours and high stress? You'll find that a custom picture framing business is at the opposite end of the stress spectrum - after all, there are very few emergency picture frames.

Most retail frame shops have reasonable hours and many operate on a five-day work week. And if you work from home, as many framers do, you'll have almost complete control of your schedule.

 

3, Low Startup Costs

Unlike many businesses, in picture framing, you can start small, then add on as your business grows. That's because you'll need only few pieces of major equipment.

 

4. Flexible Operating Options

How many business can you think of that offer this much flexibility?

With picture framing you can choose between working from home; opening a retail store or art gallery; offering wholesale framing services to artists and designers, manufacturing pre-framed art,  or even putting your business on wheels and bringing your frame shop to your customers.

Framing also makes a great add-on to other business, such as photo processing, flower and gift shops, furniture stores and many other retail and service businesses. It also attracts upscale customers to your present business.

With custom picture framing, you can choose to start a new business, or buy an existing business or franchise. Our Four-Day Professional Course will help you evaluate your options and show you how to get the most for your money, from negotiating price and terms to uncovering the hidden pitfalls and avoiding unscrupulous sellers. Regardless which road you choose to take, we'll make sure you're better prepared to succeed.. Picture success today by enrolling in our 4-Day Professional Picture Framing Course. Call me directly at 1-888-840-9605. I look forward to speaking with you and answering your questions.

 

5. You Can Get Started Fast

Our Professional Framing Boot Camp is designed specifically to meet the needs of the entrepreneur. It can give you the skills and confidence you need, and the inside secrets to give your business a competitive edge.

Over the past decade, the APFA has helped more successful framing business get started on the road to success than any other school. Picture success, enroll today in an American Picture Framing Academy Workshop. Because in framing, the most important tool is knowledge.

Start with our DVDs, or simply enroll in our Basic Class or 5-Day Boot Camp. You'll be glad you did.