ddrummer88 2 Posted September 9, 2014 hi all. i have an odd question, posting here (as I have a mac) as well in the general discussion forum. if you are starting a sign business, t-shirt business, or any side/full-time business where you will be using decals, what do you guys think is a more viable and sustainable business model: 1. - buy all your own equipment, learn the software and market yourself? - OR - 2. - outsource all your cutting needs to a cut store and then use the decals for whatever your venture is? i know it depends on quite a few factors but let's assume you have someone who knows how to operate the software and equipment if you're going the "on your own" route. i'm not sure the long-term costs of continually purchasing your own vinyl roles and machinery upgrades/maintenance, that's why i'm posing this question. any feedback is appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDN 95 Posted September 10, 2014 You might not like my feedback but here it goes. You need a business plan. Even if it is drawn out on a paper towel you need a blue print of where you are and where you want to be. Without a plan you are just winging it. Make a plan then ask your questions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites