{"product_id":"how-to-start-and-run-a-successful-guitar-repair-business-practical-tips-for-the-new-entrepreneur-9781542896474","title":"How to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An excellent guide and knowledge base to anyone who wants to start up a guitar repair shop or small music store.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet on the inside track to a successful guitar repair, guitar building and\/ or custom shop guitar business. Save yourself time, money, and frustration when starting up your own business with this helpful guide-book that offers key insider tips and a thorough overview of what to expect in the business, written by an industry veteran. Don't go into business without reading this book first  Includes 20 downloadable forms, lists, templates, and examples to use in your own guitar shop \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to establish guitar shop rates and pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to market yourself \u0026amp; advertise effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to set up your guitar business for success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on common business structures and accounting practises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustry-specific marketing tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness start-up tips including common start-up costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive shop rate examples (blue book pricing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools, equipment and supply lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness and accounting forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork order templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload instructions for how to build an Erlewine-style neck jig, and more  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom your friends at Learn-GuitarSetups.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGoing into the guitar business is a big decision and one that requires ample research and industry-specific knowledge. You may want to build guitars, repair guitars, or just sell guitars (or all of the above), but there's a lot more to consider than just that. The advice given in this book will lead you through the start-up concept of a guitar repair service shop while touching base on many key areas of opening and running a guitar-centred business. Get out your notepad, order up some guitar business cards, and get to work \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a great compliment for those currently in, or planning to attend: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eguitar tech school \u003cbr\u003e guitar tech classes\u003cbr\u003e guitar repair school\u003cbr\u003e guitar repair classes\u003cbr\u003e lutherie school\u003cbr\u003e school of lutherie\u003cbr\u003e guitar repair schools online\u003cbr\u003e guitar repair classes online\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks available from the author (paperback and digital edition): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Build \u0026amp; Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Bolt-on Neck Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonny Blackwood (Edmonton, AB, Canada) is a revered guitar tech and instructor who has been teaching others how to work on their own guitars since 2009 through group and private classes, corporate staff training, client literature, and his popular books including, \"How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners\".\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515738362130,"sku":"9781542896474","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b6aef3bf-592f-4887-ab12-0a1477f57a52.jpg?v=1731010569","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-start-and-run-a-successful-guitar-repair-business-practical-tips-for-the-new-entrepreneur-9781542896474","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}