Phyliss Ward on thu 2 mar 00
Try 'Crafting as a Business' by Wendy Rosen. Nice book with a business plan
section.
Rachel Sedacca wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my studio
> up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the used
> equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me started.
> So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will need
> to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
> equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
> loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
> then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
> figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
> lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
> right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
> Thanks! Rachels
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Rachel Sedacca on thu 2 mar 00
I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my studio
up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the used
equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me started.
So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will need
to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
Thanks! Rachels
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Phyliss Ward on fri 3 mar 00
Try 'Crafting as a Business' by Wendy Rosen. Nice book with a business plan
section.
Rachel Sedacca wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Years ago I had inquired about SB loans but the first thing they wanted was a
> business plan. I dropped it then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready
> to pick it back up and
> figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
> lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
> right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
--
Phyliss
Golden Fig Ceramics
http://www.bodywise.com/consultants/bpward
Christopher J. Anton on fri 3 mar 00
Do a search at www.fedworld.gov and you should be able to find the Small
Business Adminsitration site, possibly www.sba.gov . Also, I think
PriceWaterhouse has an excellent tutorial page on business plans, but cannot
recall their current URL.
Hope this helps,
- Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rachel Sedacca"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 12:48 PM
Subject: Business Plan
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my
studio
> up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the
used
> equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me
started.
> So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will
need
> to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
> equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
> loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
> then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
> figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
> lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
> right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
> Thanks! Rachels
> ______________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Liz Gowen on fri 3 mar 00
Check with the small business association in your county. Here they have all
kinds of lectures, advisors, available to help get one started including a
computer program you can use on their computer to write a business plan.
Found them in the blue pages of the phone book.( Government )
Liz Gowen
-----Original Message-----
From: Rachel Sedacca
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 1:51 PM
Subject: Business Plan
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my studio
up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the used
equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me started.
So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will need
to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
Thanks! Rachels
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Herb Moses on sat 4 mar 00
Hi Rachel
Your business plan should be common sense.
What is your market?
To whom to you sell, and what other groups will you target?
How much money do you make, and can you show adequate cash flow to support
yourself, the business, and repay the loan?
Try to project this five years down the road.
Describe your work.
Describe your qualifications.
Where will you advertise? Exhibit?
Put down everything you can about how your business works, and support it
with numbers.
I know there are business plan software programs, but I have not tried any
of them.
Herb (Potter/MBA)
http://www.usapottery.com
Palm Springs Pottery
198 S. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel Sedacca
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 10:48 AM
Subject: Business Plan
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my
studio
> up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the
used
> equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me
started.
> So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will
need
> to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
> equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
> loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
> then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
> figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
> lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
> right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
> Thanks! Rachels
> ______________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
>
Helvi Abatiell on sat 4 mar 00
I started my business with the plan I made when I went through the
Woman's Small Business Program. It was a program put out by Trinity College
and the SBA and they worked with the Chamber of Commerce. We had our ideas,
developed a plan, learned some number crunching and database techniques,
letter writing, motivation, marketing, accounting, and everything else they
thought we'd need to know. I think that maybe 5 of the 15 in our class
(including myself) actually went ahead with their businesses. I dove right in
from that point and made my plan happen. It is currently my reality and I'm
so glad I had that plan to follow. It made everything else seem so
attainable.
It's always a great thing to have dreams/goals and make them happen.
It's a fascinating process!
Good luck to you.
Helvi
Creative Space, an ART GYM
CreatvSpce@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/creatvspce (<--currently developing a new site,
not this)
Katie Cordrey on sun 5 mar 00
There are business plan templates available to download at no cost and tons
of great information on small business planning.
ABOUT.COM is a great site with "guides" who research and write about their
topics. Here are some useful pages...
For Business Plans:
http://sbinformation.about.com/smallbusiness/sbinformation/library/weekly/aa
122898.htm?rnk=r&terms=business+plans
For small business general information and links:
http://sbinformation.about.com/smallbusiness/sbinformation/?once=true&
Arts and Crafts business info and links:
http://artsandcrafts.about.com/hobbies/artsandcrafts/mbody.htm
The Small Business Administration is a very full site. You can go to the
"classroom" or search a term or aspect. There are sample business plans and
business plan tutorials.
This link should give you a list of business plan information links:
http://www.sba.gov:8765/cst/query.html?rq=0&col=sbaweb&qp=&qt=Business+Plan&
qs=&qc=&pw=100%25&ws=0&la=&qm=0&st=1&nh=10&lk=1&rf=0&oq=&rq=0
This one will take you to the SBA homepage: http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
It's worth the time to poke around and see what's there for the taking.
Download.com has many useful business programs and utilities. I searched for
PC software, but you can get MAC, Linux, WindowsCE or Palm Pilot software.
http://download.cnet.com/downloads/1,10150,0-10001-103-0-1-7,00.html?tag=st%
2Ecn%2E10006%2Dron%2Esbsr&qt=Business+Plan&cn=Business&ca=10001 will take
you to the search I did. You can choose to download business plan software,
templates and worksheets. They will be freeware, shareware or demo programs.
Each is explained on the site.
And, I've a couple of Word templates that I'll gladly email anyone who asks.
I don't recall exactly where I got them, but they were freeware, so as far
as I know I'm not infringing on anyone's rights.
Hope that gives you some help!
Katie Cordrey
-----Original Message-----
From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU]On Behalf
Of Phyliss Ward
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 9:40 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: Re: Business Plan
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Try 'Crafting as a Business' by Wendy Rosen. Nice book with a business plan
section.
Rachel Sedacca wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Years ago I had inquired about SB loans but the first thing they wanted
was a
> business plan. I dropped it then cause I didn't know where to start.
Ready
> to pick it back up and
> figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
> lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
> right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
--
Phyliss
Golden Fig Ceramics
http://www.bodywise.com/consultants/bpward
David Hendley on sun 5 mar 00
Rachel, my advice is to not take out a loan to finance
equipment for a pottery business.
I think you have a much better chance of making a go
of being a potter if your business is debt-free. In fact, I suggest
that you should have several months' worth of living expenses
saved up before starting a pottery business, even if it means
working at your 'day job' for longer than you'd like.
It's still a good idea to have a business plan but, if you are
just starting out, your business plan will truthfully be a lot
of assumptions and guesses.
--
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel Sedacca
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 12:48 PM
Subject: Business Plan
| ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
| I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my
studio
| up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the
used
| equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me
started.
| So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will
need
| to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
| equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
| loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
| then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
| figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
| lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
| right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
| Thanks! Rachels
| ______________________________________________________
| Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
|
Paul Taylor on mon 6 mar 00
Dear Rachel.
Do not make the mistake I made. Which was not tailoring my pots to the
market you plan to sell in.
You can very easily end up making Quality ware for a market that will not
give you the price and once locked into any market it is difficult to
change, especially when the bills roll in.
Paul T
----------
>From: Rachel Sedacca
>To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
>Subject: Business Plan
>Date: Thu, Mar 2, 2000, 6:48 pm
>
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my studio
>up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the used
>equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me started.
> So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will need
>to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
>equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
>loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
>then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
>figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
>lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
>right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
>Thanks! Rachels
>______________________________________________________
>Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Michael Shernick on tue 7 mar 00
I have to agree with David whole-heartedly about starting out debt-free. I
also agree that the business plan will be a lot of conjecture at the start.
What I think is important, though, is to do a business plan, even if
it is a lot of guesswork.
>From my own investigation of business plans, I read that there was a study
done of Harvard Business school graduates. The study contacted the members
of something like the class of 1965 to see how "successful" they were (I
don't know how they defined success, but it doesn't really matter for this).
What the study found was that those people who started businesses without
business plans weren't very "successful." Those who took a run at business
plans but never took them too seriously had moderate "success." And those
who kept their business plans assiduously up-to-date were highly
"successful."
The lesson is that business plans are a tool that help you set goals and run
the business effectively. They are not just wallpaper or something to file
away. My day job is in a company that has no discernable business plan, and
we will probably tank in about three or so years at the rate we're going.
IMHO, all people employed by a business (even if it's just you as a sole
proprietor) should be able to say what the company's products are and what
the plan to get them to market is. If you can't, then you need to re-do and
fine tune your business plan.
Cheers!
Michael
Berthoud, CO
>From: David Hendley
>Reply-To: Ceramic Arts Discussion List
>To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
>Subject: Re: Business Plan
>Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 17:33:31 EST
>
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Rachel, my advice is to not take out a loan to finance
>equipment for a pottery business.
>I think you have a much better chance of making a go
>of being a potter if your business is debt-free. In fact, I suggest
>that you should have several months' worth of living expenses
>saved up before starting a pottery business, even if it means
>working at your 'day job' for longer than you'd like.
>It's still a good idea to have a business plan but, if you are
>just starting out, your business plan will truthfully be a lot
>of assumptions and guesses.
>
>--
>David Hendley
>Maydelle, Texas
>hendley@tyler.net
>http://www.farmpots.com/
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Rachel Sedacca
>To:
>Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 12:48 PM
>Subject: Business Plan
>
>
>| ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>| I am a young potter in Ventura County, Calif. and am trying to get my
>studio
>| up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the
>used
>| equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me
>started.
>| So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will
>need
>| to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
>| equipment that I want for my studio. Years ago I had inquired about SB
>| loans but the first thing they wanted was a business plan. I dropped it
>| then cause I didn't know where to start. Ready to pick it back up and
>| figure it out. Is there any advice you all might have? I know there are
>| lots of books out there but not sure which is the best, I am DEFINITELY a
>| right brainer! Guidance at this point would be much appreciated!
>| Thanks! Rachels
>| ______________________________________________________
>| Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
>|
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Tom Wirt on thu 9 mar 00
Rachel...
If you'll post me your land-mail address off list, I'll be glad to send you
a few samples of our business plans, including the first one written to
secure bank loans when we first got into this mess 6 years ago....geez has
it really been 6 years now???
A couple of unsolicited pieces of advice. Be careful of SBA loans. My
understanding is that the paperwork after you get the loan can be a burden.
Also, a rule of thumb, buy the best equipment you can, and bigger than you
need right now. Otherwise you just have to buy it again as you grow. If
you buy to fit current needs, and you do well- good, larger than necessary
equipment facilitates that growth, rather than getting in the way and making
a frustration.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel Sedacca
Subject: Business Plan
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> up and running. I am producing right now but have quickly outgrown the
used
> equipment that was not everything I needed to begin with but got me
started.
> So now it's time to buy a kiln. Nothing too major but I think I will
need
> to try and get a small business loan to purchase it and some of the other
Charles G Hughes on fri 10 mar 00
------------------
Tom,
I would love to see your business plan if you wouldn't mind. Couldn't seem =
to
pull your personal address from the posting. If you don't mind sharing, =
please
let me know.
Charles Hughes
clayman=40prodigy.net
Nikki Simmons on sun 1 apr 01
In Missouri, we have great state resources devoted to small business.
http://www.ecodev.state.mo.us/mbac/
Check out the federal component, The Small Business Administration. You can
spend days in here.
http://www.sba.gov/
Sincerely,
Nikki Simmons
nsimmons@mid-mo.net
Radojkovic on sun 1 apr 01
Hi Everyone!
I was just hoping that someone from the group has maybe done, at some =
point a business plan for a Ceramic Art Business. I need to put one =
together to apply for a start-up loan. I decided, if I'm semi disabled =
after this heart attacks I can still do what I love and maybe make a =
little money with it...
Anyhow, even a sketch of the plan could help.
Thanks in advance!
Neb Radojkovic
Terrance Lazaroff on sun 1 apr 01
Neb Radojkovic
Try this site. They may have something for you. I found some interactive
programs to evaluate risk. This is important in business plans.
allbusiness@allbusiness.rsvp0.com
Terrance
L. P. Skeen on sun 1 apr 01
Neb,
I just did one last month. What do you need to know?
----- Original Message -----
From: Radojkovic
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 10:25 AM
Subject: Business Plan
Hi Everyone!
I was just hoping that someone from the group has maybe done, at some point
a business plan for a Ceramic Art Business. I need to put one together to
apply for a start-up loan. I decided, if I'm semi disabled after this heart
attacks I can still do what I love and maybe make a little money with it...
Anyhow, even a sketch of the plan could help.
Thanks in advance!
Neb Radojkovic
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Cherie Chadwick on sun 1 apr 01
In a message dated 4/1/2001 8:30:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
radojkovic@SPRINT.CA writes:
> I was just hoping that someone from the group has maybe done, at some point
>
That makes TWO of us that would like some info on this. :-) I also am
disabled & can't work regular hours so was thinking of making & selling
ceramics as a sideline. Any info on the formation of a business plan would
be wonderful.
Cherie
Cherie Chadwick on sun 1 apr 01
In a message dated 4/1/2001 11:21:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
zalt@VIDEOTRON.CA writes:
> allbusiness@allbusiness.rsvp0.com
>
>
This looks like an email address. I tried just the part after the @ sign and
got message saying 'website not responding'. Is this the address I need to
check out business plans?
Regards,
Cherie
Alps of Culross Studios on sun 1 apr 01
Hello
I don't know a lot but if your disabled you may be able to get a grant for
starting up your business.
I was just hoping that someone from the group has maybe done, at some point
Are you in the States or Canada
Federal Monies Available in US
http://www.fedmoney.com/types.htm
US
Here is a small business advice site that will help you set up a business
plan and learn all the ins and outs of a start up
http://auto.search.msn.com/results.asp?q=Business+Plans&RS=CHECKED&FORM=SMCR
T&v=1&cfg=SMCINITIAL
Canadian Sources for Grants
http://www.governmentgrants.com/
Hope this helps
Aley
some info on this. :-) I also am
> disabled & can't work regular hours so was thinking of making & selling
> ceramics as a sideline. Any info on the formation of a business plan
would
> be wonderful.
>
> Cherie
>
>
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Radojkovic on mon 2 apr 01
Cherie,
Go to www.allbusiness.com
Regards,
Neb
----- Original Message -----
From: Cherie Chadwick
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: Business Plan
> In a message dated 4/1/2001 11:21:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> zalt@VIDEOTRON.CA writes:
>
>
> > allbusiness@allbusiness.rsvp0.com
> >
> >
>
> This looks like an email address. I tried just the part after the @ sign
and
> got message saying 'website not responding'. Is this the address I need
to
> check out business plans?
>
> Regards,
> Cherie
>
>
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Radojkovic on mon 2 apr 01
Thanks Aley,
I am in Canada...I will look it over...Never thought I could get help to
start a business if I am disabled. I thought that I can't work at all,
anything if I have a disability...
Thanks,
Neb
----- Original Message -----
From: Alps of Culross Studios
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: Business Plan
> Hello
> I don't know a lot but if your disabled you may be able to get a grant for
> starting up your business.
> I was just hoping that someone from the group has maybe done, at some
point
> Are you in the States or Canada
> Federal Monies Available in US
> http://www.fedmoney.com/types.htm
> US
> Here is a small business advice site that will help you set up a business
> plan and learn all the ins and outs of a start up
>
http://auto.search.msn.com/results.asp?q=Business+Plans&RS=CHECKED&FORM=SMCR
> T&v=1&cfg=SMCINITIAL
>
> Canadian Sources for Grants
> http://www.governmentgrants.com/
> Hope this helps
> Aley
>
>
> some info on this. :-) I also am
> > disabled & can't work regular hours so was thinking of making & selling
> > ceramics as a sideline. Any info on the formation of a business plan
> would
> > be wonderful.
> >
> > Cherie
> >
> >
>
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