[Jewelry making - Article 00212] - Re: [Orchid] Starting a Production Line

[E. Luther]

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>         I don't know about the site, but the SBA has a group called
>     SCORE. It's run by volunteer retired excecutives. Unless they lost
>     funding, they are a great resource. They run free workshops on
>     starting a 

    I have not had too much luck with SCORE.  At both my appointments, I
    seemed to spend the whole time explaining what the heck I did and
    that yes, this was a legitimate career choice, and yes, other people
    really do make a living at craft fairs.  They were baffled,
    absolutely baffled. 

    Once, the advisor was about 90 years old and lived in a retirement
    home.  When they say retired executives, they really mean it. 

    It seems that they will be more or less helpful to you depending on
    the type of advice you need.  If you need more industry specific
    advice, don't bother.  If you want help with a business plan,
    marketing plan, finding out about business loans, then go. 

    Their loans start at 25K. 

Elaine
Elaine Luther
Metalsmith, Certified PMC Instructor
http://www.CreativeTextureTools.com
Hard to Find Tools for Metal Clay

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