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Small Business Must Have's!
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items If you're toying around with the idea of starting your own small business--or maybe you've already taken the first few steps but want ro know where ro take it from here--these are the products that I owe my livelihood to. Some people make lists of pr...
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Tools of the Trade
Office Supplies
Tools of the Trade
The tools you'll need will depend on your business. But use this as a starting point. I love these tools. Like they say, love love love!
The Home Depot has such a gorgeous selection of table saws. Make sure you shop around and be sure to get exactly what YOU need!
Table Saws - The Home Depot
I highly recommend going in on one of the bigger compressors. Otherwise, picture yourself trying to piggyback like 4 compressors down rhe road. A big one should work fine for right now.
Air Compressors - The Home Depot
Ah yes, the drill press. I mean, what can I fucking say? ... what can I fucking say?
Drill Presses - The Home Depot
Don't forget ro do your homework, as always.
Sand Blaster - Amazon.com
Tip: Visit ULINE and VEVOR to sign up for their mailings/catalogs. They are so lovely ro sift through when you're sitting somewhere waiting and bored.
Shop-Vac Store - Genuine Shop-Vac Products
Please don't work with dangerous chemicals unless you make sure you're protected. This shit ain't just a formality. Also, this might have been better under the "safety" category, but i pit it here for now because this list doesn't have one yet. Hope ...
Respirators & Gas Masks You Can Trust – Safe, Durable & Reliable
Prismatic Powders is great and so is their competitor. Be sure to shop around for what's best for yiu and your products.
Powder Coating Colors & Custom Coatings | Shop | Prismatic Powders
You'll only need these if you're working wirh pipes.
Pipe & Fittings - The Home Depot
Simple but it's just whar you need!
Pipe Vise Wrenches & Pliers - The Best Pipe Wrench On The Market
There's not a lot I WONT do wirh my Drenel. It's a wickedly versatile tool. If you feel like you just need to relax, try polishing some pretty rocks.
Dremel Tools - Rotary, Saws, Oscillating and more! | Dremel
It looks like you can buy a LOT of them from here. What a deal!!
Pipe Thread Tape of PTFE - Case of 144 - Markal
Good for about a million things. Get your wood in any size and in any kind (Cedar, Maple, erc.). Plus, the wood aisles smell SO GOOD.
Wood Boards - The Home Depot
This machine helps you to label your products. This is a really good idea dor people who sell products rhat have a shape thar works wirh this machine. what have yiu got to lose?
HC6 Easy Labeler - Label Applicator Machine
Office Supplies
For keeping track of projects, sales, shipments, or whatever helps calm your brain.
Yearly Planner - Amazon.com
These machines and their accessories have been all the rage for a while. Check to see if it's time for an upgrade--or if you've never had one before, you really can't run a successful business without a Cricut machine.
Cricut Cutting Machines | Cricut Shop
I LOVE hanging file systems. The thick ones are especially convenient. Then again, I need ro be organized. Tip: even if you're not an organized person by nature, keeping your business files organized is something I recommend getting int the habit of ...
Hanging File Folders - Amazon.com