Hello all!
I've been lurking here for a while but thought I'd post who I am. I've started a business named Modern Workbench (themodernworkbench.com) outside of Asheville, NC. Right now I'm making and selling pieces out of my house. Next spring (after I finish a 6 month stint with the Air Force Reserves), I'll open a commercial space. The goal of that space will be to teach classes and allow people to join as members and have access to a nicely equipped wood shop. This idea exists in Asheville in the River Arts District, but not in wood - only in pottery, painting, sculpting, etc.
A big challenge was liability insurance, but I managed to find that. Currently working on a small business loan, and will begin looking for a space at the end of this year.
I've been lurking here for a while but thought I'd post who I am. I've started a business named Modern Workbench (themodernworkbench.com) outside of Asheville, NC. Right now I'm making and selling pieces out of my house. Next spring (after I finish a 6 month stint with the Air Force Reserves), I'll open a commercial space. The goal of that space will be to teach classes and allow people to join as members and have access to a nicely equipped wood shop. This idea exists in Asheville in the River Arts District, but not in wood - only in pottery, painting, sculpting, etc.
A big challenge was liability insurance, but I managed to find that. Currently working on a small business loan, and will begin looking for a space at the end of this year.