A group question

[FishDFly]

Accurate and well written.

 

[Carnavore Phil]

Please delete this if I am violating any rules! I read the rules and don't think I am, but I don't want to be that guy

I am considering opening a store/gunsmith shop in western Mass focused on muzzleloading guns. Aimed at hunters, reenactors and target shooters. I'm thinking of offering workshops and workspace as well as kits and factory made guns. I don't think I'd do much with modern firearms if anything. What are opinions on if this is a good idea? is there enough of a market to keep the doors open?

Please delete this if I am violating any rules! I read the rules and don't think I am, but I don't want to be that guy

I am considering opening a store/gunsmith shop in western Mass focused on muzzleloading guns. Aimed at hunters, reenactors and target shooters. I'm thinking of offering workshops and workspace as well as kits and factory made guns. I don't think I'd do much with modern firearms if anything. What are opinions on if this is a good idea? is there enough of a market to keep the doors open?

I have read all replies to your question. They all have merit. What i suggest to you is a Business Plan. This encompasses all facets of structure to make the posssibility for success. Seek out people in the schools of business, management, etc. to assist you. Then you need to look deep into yourself and honestly answer if you got the drive. Always remember the key to success: The Six P's. Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

 

[Chuckster60]

My Dad who was a successful small business owner told me that if you make a customer happy he will go out and tell a few folks, however if you make a customer unhappy he will go out and tell eight or ten people.