How to Start a Business Making Lampshades

A lampshade business is one where you make replacement lampshades for people who need a lampshade to replace a broken one or are looking to redecorate and need to match the room. If you want to start a business making lampshades you will need to make a few examples of your work for advertising purposes.

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I suggest putting your products on the internet by starting a website listing your products in detail. Ebay and Craigslist are also good ways to get your products out to the public with links back to your website for a better product display. Something else you may consider is going to your local retailers and see if they will let you put your lampshades in their store. Small local shops will often give you floor space if you have a good product. Large retailers like Wal Mart also support local vendors and will give you an opportunity after you jump thru a few hoops.

What kind of lampshades do you want to make? Do you want to make a few special shades for people to pick from or do you want to give people options to pick from. Special order shades would also be a good option, customers tell you what they want and you give them a one of a kind lampshade they can be happy with. This would be the most difficult way to go but could be the best way to get noticed.
 

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