a young table mechanic needs advice on starting his on business

professor1967

hi guys i have been work on tables off an on for 15 years now in my area in local poolrooms an local indiviuals. I want to try to start my part time business doing installs , refelting and minor repairs in my area.It's something i love to do an enjoy doing . I have been behind so serious hacks before. All the people an poolrooms supplied there on supplies for all the jobs i have done after getting advice from me. I was wondering if u guys could give me some advice as far as advertising, where to get a good deal on supplies such cloth,bees wax , rail rubber, wood shims and other needed supplies. Any advice from guys would be aperciated i,m opened to p.m's thanks for your time professor

PoolTable911 · 11-03-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by professor1967

hi guys i have been work on tables off an on for 15 years now in my area in local poolrooms an local indiviuals. I want to try to start my part time business doing installs , refelting and minor repairs in my area.It's something i love to do an enjoy doing . I have been behind so serious hacks before. All the people an poolrooms supplied there on supplies for all the jobs i have done after getting advice from me. I was wondering if u guys could give me some advice as far as advertising, where to get a good deal on supplies such cloth,bees wax , rail rubber, wood shims and other needed supplies. Any advice from guys would be aperciated i,m opened to p.m's thanks for your time professor

Where are you located?

professor1967 · 11-03-2009, 07:39 PM

middle georgia between atlanta an macon

PoolTable911 · 11-03-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by professor1967

middle georgia between atlanta an macon

Send me an e-mail and I will attach Suppliers and Materials list.

PoolTable911@aol.com

mechanic/player · 11-03-2009, 08:09 PM

Get some type of website of your own up as soon as you can, maybe try to get a part time job with a local dealer, almost any established dealer can help someone out trying to start their own buisness one way or another,you dont have to tell them anything other than you have expierience,tell them you were somebodys helper.

works for me...

doitforthegame · 11-03-2009, 08:17 PM

As a retired hack, just post on craigslist. Also, like the other poster suggested, a web site always works. Creates credibility.

Bob

NoBull9 · 11-04-2009, 05:34 PM

I live in Atlanta and have been involved with the industrie since 91"I pretty much know everyone in Atlanta or Ga.If I can help with contact's pm me.

snookster1 · Today, 12:10 PM

Web site, business cards, Kijiji (sort of like craigslist in Canada) - all these were great help getting my biz going. Just get your name out there where people can see it. Pics on your web site of some of your jobs will help tremendously, as well as a partial list of businesses you've done work for - they'll end up being some of your best references. Potential customers will call them before they call you (no kidding!). Good luck!!!