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Add Picture Framing to your Business B477    32 pages      8.5x11 Vivian Kistler, CPF GCF Profit from your existing customer base by offering a service they will surely need. Custom picture framing is often a division of another business.  Framing can complement many art-oriented business such as crafts, needlework, photography, art supplies, hobby, art galleries, florist, paint dealers and home furnishings. There are many levels of picture framing service from simple ready-made frames to complete custom framing. This book explains the five methods of offering this service as well as how the business of framing operates. Basic techniques, equipment, space requirements, pricing and a processing system are explained. List Price $15.00 framingsupplies $11.95

Add Framing to your Photo Business Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF  B582     32 pages    8.5x11    Step-by-step instructions!   Benefit from the customer you already have and offer them a service they will surely need. Photography and picture framing are a profitable combination and this is the book to show you how. Whether you want to buy the frames ready-made or build the frames yourself, this book will explain what you will need and how to set up the shop. Frames & Molding, Glazing, Mat Designs, Mat boards, Supplies, Equipment, Mat Cutting, Mounting, Fitting, Pricing, Processing    List Price $15.00 framingsupplies $11.95

Pricing Custom Picture Framing B876     32 pages      8.5x11 Vivian Kistler, MCPF GCF & Robert Mayfield, CPF, GCF Pricing Custom Picture Framing is a guide to determining a fair and profitable price for products and services. Topics include: The Cost of Doing Business, Cost of Goods Sold, Breaking Even, Productivity, Pricing Formulas, Labor Rate, Markups and Volume Framing.  If or when to use sales, discounts and coupons. Learn to price Frames, Length vs Chops, Joined, Matting, Mat Decoration, Multiple Mats, Glazing, Mounting and fitting. List Price $15.00 framingsupplies $11.95

Starting a Picture Framing Business B760 32 pages      8.5x11   Vivian Kistler, MCPF, GCF       Topics include: Types of Shops, Ways to Start a Frame Shop.  Business Matters includes Business Entity, Lawyers, CPA, Bankers, Bookkeeping & Accounting, Financial Statements, Purchasing, Business Plan, and Start Up Cost. Choosing a Location, Name, Layout, and Signage. Advertising & Promotion, Ordering, Work Order System, Hiring and Training Employees, Store Policies and Procedures, Days and Hours of Operation and Customer Service.   List price $15.00    framingsupplies $11.95