Metal Fabriacating - big enough market to startup a business?

LeeCasey · 11-05-08

I am considering leaving my current job and starting up with my brother, we are both highly skilled steel fabricators and designers. He specialises in the manufacturung side and I the design side, in particular 3D CAD CAM. We have work to keep us busy for a few months from one customer, but Im just curious if there is enough business out there.Anyone got any experience in this field?

simsterboy · 11-05-08

I have to turn work away because I dont have the time, check for a course at your local enterprise agency, they where absolutely fantastic for me.

PatriciaC · 11-05-08

No I do not personally, but what I do know is that if you enjoy that enough, how would you like to turn it into a hobby which would enable you to do it because you enjoy it and not because you have to find people that need your services.If you are serious about starting a business and making good money please contact me at 757-777-0137 I would love to show you how to make the extra income you want and pay less in taxes. See my website: www.patricaclark.com

Bigpathome · 11-05-08

I think you and your brother have a great future ahead of you. Small steel fabricating is a much in demand, due to the loss of the larger companies. You and your brother seem to have split the design/manufacturing duties perfectly.However, starting up in business is a worrying time for the both of you. You need to get some good advice from your local Business Link office or perhaps you have a local college that specialises in business courses that would be happy to point you in the right direction.Point one - find yourselves a good local bank manager - introduce yourselves and tell them exactly what your plans are. They will talk to you for free.Point two - find yourselves a good local solicitor - introduce yourselves and tell him exactly what your plans are. Most of them will give you the first 15 - 30 minutes for free.During those two 30 minute conversations you will find out so much good information to take your business forward, you will not believe it.I wish you the best of luck in your venture.Kindest regards Bigpathome