How To Start Your Own Quilt Shop.

How To Start Your Own Quilt Shop.

Last updated: 7/2008

Finally, a business guide that shows you how to start, run, and market your own quilt shop!

"They Laughed When I Told
Them I Was Opening My Own Quilt Shop, but When the Parking Lot Filled Up and My Classes Were Booked Solid..."

This helpful guide will show you how to start, run, and market a successful quilt shop that will have quilters lining up at your front door from the day one...

Dear Quilting Enthusiast,
If you've ever thought about opening and running your own successful quilt shop — while avoiding some of the most common mistakes made by business newbies — and using some of the most powerful quilt shop marketing techniques available, then this might be the most important letter you'll ever read.

Here's why:

How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop is the definitive guide to showing you the ropes to starting, running, and marketing your own quilt shop. I've packed as much information as I possibly can about the quilt shop business into a single, 130+ page quilt shop business "bible" that will show you the fastest way to get your quilt shop off the ground.

Look, I know you are passionate about your quilting, and want a way to take your hobby to the next level. You're sick and tired of understaffed quilt shops where the clerks and owners don't know squat about what real quilters are looking for in a full-service quilt shop.

That's why you want to take the leap of faith and open your own quilt shop. A quilt shop for quilters like you - they have a passion for good quality quilting supplies at a fair price (notice I didn't say the cheapest!). And, a quilt shop that offers great instruction for quilters of all levels.

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Are you just getting started?
Maybe you've just started to explore the possibility of opening your own quilt shop to see if you're ready for the commitment. Or perhaps you know you're ready, but want to be completely prepared when you start to look for locations and secure some financing.

Well, you've come to the right place because...

This is the most comprehensive guide to starting your own quilt shop available on the market today!
Now, I know you're probably skeptical. That's normal and healthy. Let me give you three good reasons we can back up what we claim:

Three Reasons Why You Need this Guide
if You Are Looking to Start Your Own
Machine Quilting Business
Reason one: I am the author of the highly-successful book, "How to Start Your Own Machine Quilting Business." With over 1,000 copies sold over the past twelve months, this is the leading resource for quilters looking to start their own machine quilting business.

Reason two: I have over 15 years of experience in marketing and business management. To me, there is nothing as important as being able to bring customers into your new business in the most effective, least expensive, manner. This book offers my expertise in the top marketing methods for a new quilt shop.

Reason three: I've spent close to a $1,000 and 100s of man hours (worth $1,000s more!) pulling together the most exhaustive, thorough guide to opening, running, and marketing a quilt shop available anywhere. You can take advantage of this investment at a fraction of the cost.

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Here is a summary of the benefits you receive
1) Comprehensive machine quilting business guide

General business books don't go into enough detail about the specifics of opening, running, and marketing a successful machine quilting business. This book delivers the step-by-step instructions you need to get your machine quilting business up and running in the least amount of time.

2) Written with the novice in mind

Never run a business before? You don't have to worry about getting bogged down with over-complicated terms or unnecessary information. This book provides an easy-to-read primer to help guide you through some difficult concepts of starting a machine quilting business and running it effectively.

3) Excellent marketing section

Without customers, your machine quilting business will quickly die. That's why there's an entire section dedicated to marketing your new business. You'll see which advertising and promotional techniques will be the most useful and effective methods of getting the word out about your new machine quilting business.

4) Industry statistics and demographics

It's tough to market your machine quilting business unless you know what your average customer looks like. Discover some interesting facts about the quilting market, and how you can get involved in this $21 billion plus market.

5) Packed with valuable resources

There's no way that any one book can give you every little bit of information you will need to run your machine quilting business long term. So, what I've done is provided some additional resources that will give you more information about some key concepts, including running a business and finding suppliers.

6) How to get financing and write a business plan

Probably the scariest part of starting a new business is getting the money together for the initial inventory and improvements on the space. I offer sound advice on how to pull together a business plan that will go a long way towards getting the loan you may need for your machine quilting business.

7) Day-to-day business advice

Running a business is not a walk in the park. In fact, it can be one of the most difficult things you'll ever do. But, with the right planning and attitude, you can take a lot of the "sting" out of the more mundane tasks, like record keeping, accounting, hiring, and more.

8) Equipment and inventory

You want to choose the right equipment and supplies for your new machine quilting business. You'll get equipment and supply purchasing hints to help you through the difficult process of stocking your machine quilting business with the right stuff.

Equipment and supply purchasing hints: Choose the right quilting equipment and supplies for your business
Quilt pricing tips: Learn how to price your quilts and quilting services
9) How to price your goods and services

Pricing is a subject that comes up again and again in the Quilting Biz User Forum and in emails from members of the Quilting Biz email list. Price correctly, and you will ensure profits for your business, and attract customers who appreciate the hard work involved in what you do. Price the wrong way, and you'll lose money and attract bargain hunters - the worst kind of customer for long-term success.

And much, much more...

Now, you're probably wondering how and why we can do all those things.

Let me explain.

"How to Start Your Own Machine Quilting Business" is a complete business guide. If you are looking to make $40, $80, or more per hour from your home, in a business that offers creativity and provides a valuable service to your community, "How to Start Your Own Machine Quilting Business" is for you.

Don't take my word for it.
Listen to what our customers say.
Here is a summary of the benefits you receive
1) Comprehensive quilt shop business guide

General business books don't go into enough detail about the specifics of opening, running, and marketing a successful quilt shop. This book delivers the step-by-step instructions you need to get your quilt shop up and running in the least amount of time.

2) Written with the novice in mind

Never run a business before? You don't have to worry about getting bogged down with over-complicated terms or unnecessary information. This book provides an easy-to-read primer to help guide you through some difficult concepts of starting a quilt shop and running it effectively.

3) Excellent marketing section

Without customers, your quilt shop will quickly die. That's why there's an entire section dedicated to marketing your quilt shop. You'll see which advertising and promotional techniques will the most useful and effective methods of getting the word out about your new quilt shop.

4) Industry statistics and demographics

It's tough to market your quilt shop unless you know what your average customer looks like. Discover some interesting facts about the quilting market, and how you can get involved in this $21 billion plus market.

5) Packed with valuable resources

There's no way that any one book can give you every little bit of information you will need to run your quilt shop long term. So, what I've done is provided some additional resources that will give you more information about some key concepts, including running a business and finding suppliers.

6) How to get financing and write a business plan

Probably the scariest part of starting a new business is getting the money together for the initial inventory and improvements on the space. I offer sound advice on how to pull together a business plan that will go a long way towards getting the loan you need for your quilt shop.

7) Quilting classes primer

Most successful quilt shops consider quilting classes to be the most effective method of generating new business. You get some great tips on how to run an effective quilting class, including how to fill seats again and again.

8) Day-to-day business advice

Running a business is not a walk in the park. In fact, it can be one of the most difficult things you'll ever do. But, with the right planning and attitude, you can take a lot of the "sting" out of the more mundane tasks, like record keeping, accounting, hiring, and more.

9) What to order

You know you want your quilt shop to be a "cut above" the rest of the quit shops you've frequented. A lot of what people will think about your quilt shop will be tied to what kind of inventory you offer. Not only will you get a list of some of the items you should have in your shop, but also a sample budget.

10) Working with distributors and manufacturers

There are distinct differences in how you go about ordering your inventory — either direct from the manufacturers or through a fabric and notions distributor. You'll get tips for working with both manufacturers and distributors (and which is better!).

11) Store layout advice

You may have an exact idea of how your store should look, and exactly what the theme of your store will be. In this book, you'll get some great advice on how to get the quilt shop of your dreams, and how to lay it out to make the most use of the space you have.

And much, much more...

Now, you're probably wondering how and why we can do all those things.

Let me explain.
How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop was written with the business novice in mind. You know quilting and love your hobby. But, you may not know how to start and run a successful business. This book is designed to give you that knowledge and to help you decide if you want to make that leap from quilting hobby to full-service quilt shop owner.

Don't take my word for it.
Listen to what our customers say.

"Chuck,

I want to thank you for putting out such a complete how to guide for a quilt shop. You start with the basic fundamentals, like business entity type, getting inventory purchased, merchandizing it so make it attractive right on through record keeping and marketing.

It's very much a blueprint for my own quilt shop. It's also a great reference and I can see myself referring back to your book time and time again whenever challenges or opportunities arise.

Thanks for your generous contribution to the independent quilt shop owners!"
Jim Hahn, Teddy Bear Quilts

"I think the information is a good format for what might be expected. Very helpful with hints on shop name, location, how to borrow money.I think this a great book that will help the beginner or the first time business owner. I have thought about having my own quilt shop, but never knew how to go about getting started. This a great outline on the 'how-to's.' "
Sandy Fischer, Gilbert, AZ

"I came across this website quite by accident - I was looking for information relating to "starting my own quilt shop" - I nearly fell off my chair when up popped information on your book "How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop". Every question I had asked myself was answered, and even questions I had not asked myself - I am very impressed with the amount of information you have in your publication that 'ordinary folk' require. I must also compliment you on the speed with which I received the hard copy of the book. As I live in a small country town in New South Wales, Australia, I still feel a little nervous about my dream of opening my own quilt shop - I will let you know if I do - to other quilters I say: "read 'How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop' and you have taken the first step towards realising your dream."
Vivian Bugden, Yass, NSW, Australia

"This is a great book. I wanted an on line quilt shop and this book came along at the right time for me. Very informative, lots of ideas. Anyone interested in their own quilt shop shhould purchase this book, it has helped me alot. Thank you !"
Josie Spradlin, Hawthorne, FL, josiesquiltshop.com

"I have ordered "How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop" and have been very pleased with the information. My sister and I would like to open a Quilt Shop and have just started looking into details and information. In this book we have found very helpful information and it has given us a great starting point from basics on up. We are so excited to start this venture and this book has given us information that would have otherwise taken us a lot of time finding in various other places. With this book it is right there at our finger tips! Thanks so much Chuck."
Pamela Andrews, Phoenix, AZ

"I am considering opening a quilt shop your book answered all my questions. It covers everything from financing to inventory to location. Its a great resourse. Thanks for helping me make my decision."
Joyce Paulsen, Harpursville, NY

"It is a great source of information for anyone thinking about opening a quilt store. It is very thorough and certainly was a big help to me. My store should be open in 6 weeks and I couldn't have done it so quickly without your help. It's well worth every penny and a few more! I am very happy I made the decision to purchase this book.

If the information wasn't in there, the source to get the information was. Excellent sources."
Lynda Ratliff, Hampton, VA

WARNING: Do NOT buy any
Quilt Shop Business Guide unless
it meets the following 3 criteria
There is a lot of confusion surrounding our field. I want to give you 3 criteria or elements you absolutely, positively must have in any solution you obtain:

Comprehensive Guide: If you are going to start a quilt shop, you need to know how to name your business, register it, structure it, run it, and market it. How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop gives you this basic business information geared towards

Information on Running Your Quilt Shop: One of the things that can kill a business faster than a natural disaster is not knowing the ins and outs of running a successful business. How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop provides insight on the ins and outs of running a successful quilt shop.

Marketing, Marketing, Marketing: Without a doubt, good marketing can help you create a successful quilt shop. I have over 15 years of marketing experience, and this book offers the top methods to get the word out about your quilt shop and drive swarms of customers through your front door.

You get at least 10 times your money's worth!
How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop is the result of over 100 hours of research and over $1,000 in consulting fees. When you purchase, you get a comprehensive guide to starting, opening, running, and marketing your quilt shop. Other quilt shop books on the market are currently selling for more than $90, and don't offer the depth of experience that has gone into How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop.

In summary, here's what you get:
You receive the complete How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop business guide with over 130 pages of information that will take you step-by-step through the process of starting your own successful quilt shop business. You get proven, tested advertising and marketing strategies geared towards quilt shops. And you get a list of some of the most valuable resources for your new quilt shop.

If you respond right away, you pay only $67 $37 for the electronic version (in Adobe Acrobat format - the most popular electronic document format on the Internet). My customers and the professionals who have previewed this book tell me I could sell this information for at least $50 more, so who knows how long this price will last.

Act immediately and receive the following bonuses
Since I know it's 100% to your benefit to act right away, I want to sweeten the pot and give you every possible reason to say "YES" today! If you respond immediately, you'll also receive the following FREE bonuses — valued at $128 — available for immediate download after your purchase:

Bonus 1: Quilt Shop Resource Directory
This is a comprehensive listing of resources you will need to open, stock, and run your quilt shop. There are listings for fabric manufacturers, fabric and notions distributors, wholesale patterns, quilt magazines and books, and useful software. (Value: $67)

Bonus 2: Quilting Business Primer
I've collected 15 of the best articles from the article archive at QuiltingBusiness.com, the only web site dedicated to helping you make money with your quilting, no matter if you own a quilt shop, a machine quilting business, or just want to sell your quilts. (Value: $17)

Bonus 3: Course on Making Money with Quilting
This email mini-course, "7 Unique Ways to Make Money with Your Quilting" is offered at QuiltingBusiness.com via email. I've compiled the course and am giving it to you all in one convenient document. (Value: $9)

Bonus 4: Quilt Shop Forms
You will get all of the forms in How to Start Your Own Quilt Shop in Word for Windows format (the most popular word processing program) so you can edit and use the forms for your own quilt shop. (Value: $17)

Bonus 5: Start-Up and Recurring Cost Calculator
I've included simple Microsoft Excel (the most popular spreadsheet program) spreadsheets that allow you to quickly and easily calculate your start-up and recurring costs to include in your quilt shop business plan. (Value: $9)

Bonus 6: Machine Quilting Report
Ever thought about starting your own machine quilting business? This special report gives you some of the basics of starting and running a machine quilting business. (Value: $9)

TOTAL VALUE = $128