Why Start a Laser Engraving Business?
Laser engraving is a profitable business opportunity in a growing industry that takes only a small investment. Laser systems are so easy to use that you'll be able to start using one in no time, and they are so affordable, they usually pay for themselves in a short amount of time!
Whether you choose to open a store front business or work from home, you'll find laser engraving a profitable new business opportunity.
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What Can I Create with a Laser?
From engraving pens to wine bottles to custom plaques, the laser provides a wide variety of opportunities for your home business.
We have many customers that operate their lasers out of their homes with fantastic success. Start a business on the side in your free time, or approach it full time - you'll find that you'll be able to create more than you ever imagined in no time!
What do I Need to Get Started?
Engraving is a very cost effective venture for people looking to start a business. For around $10,000, you can enter the laser engraving market.
To start your small business, you will need a:
Laser System
Our laser systems start at $10,000 for an 18" x 12" work area and 25 watts of laser power, or lease to own the system for around $250 with approved credit.
Computer Any Windows 2000, XP or Vista operating system is recommended.All of the versions of 2000 or XP (Home, Professional, etc) are compatible for use with your Epilog Laser.
Graphic Software
Epilog's systems are designed to run on most Window's based graphic software programs, such as CorelDRAW, Adobe and AutoCAD. The system comes with a print driver that will "print" your images from any of these programs.
And that's it!
Do I Have To Quit My Current Job?
Many people in the laser engraving business only engrave part-time; you don't have to be a full-time engraver. Therefore, if you want to start up your own engraving business you don't have to quit your job. Once your business is up and running, you can build your business into a full-time job.
Where Do I Begin?
The first step that needs to be taken to start your engraving business is searching for and purchasing the perfect laser engraving system that works best for your business.
There are four main questions to ask yourself before buying a laser:
What is the maximum size piece you will be working with?
What materials will you be using?
How large is your projected workload?
What is your budget?
Once you have answered these four questions, you'll be able to find the engraving and cutting system that best meets your application. At your demonstration, your distributor will be able to help you decide on the table size and laser tube wattage that will help you create the projects you plan on working with.
How Easy is it to Create an Engraving?
The laser works like a printer, so the system is very easy to use. Set you page size to the size of the piece you are working with, import your image and place it on the page where you want it to engrave, add text or any other changes you would like to make, and print it to the laser! That's all there is to it. Our manual provides suggested laser settings for a wide variety of materials to get you started.
How Can I Afford A Laser Engraving System?
There are ways to make laser engraving systems affordable for even the smallest business. If purchasing laser system in its entirety at one time is not in the cards for your business, then our lease-to-own options is for you and is available through many different leasing companies that we work with. Leasing-to-own your first laser system can be extremely affordable with monthly payments as low as $250 per month for a $10,000 laser system (with approved credit).
What Can I Engrave With A Laser Engraving System?
Acrylic, wood, rubber, stone, leather, fabric, glass and many more materials can be engraved with the laser. Create trophies, keepsakes, plaques, pens, pencils, toys, games, cabinets, keychains, and much more!
The possibilities are truly endless and up to your imagination! Whether you speicialize in one product or creat a wide variety, you'll find vast money making possibilities with a laser system from Epilog.
For more ideas and a selection of downloadable project files, you can check out our Sample Club.
How Do I Obtain Customers? Marketing, marketing, marketing! Spread the word about your supply of personalized gifts such as desk sets, luggage tags, etc. with their names on them. Create a product line that you can show off, such as gifts for graduations, birthdays, Mother's Day and Christmas. Let local schools, corporations and even auto dealers know that you have the ability to create custom engraved products and giveaways. You just might find a job that will pay for the laser all at once!
There is no better way to see if an Epilog laser system is right for you than to see samples created on the laser!
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Our brochure highlighting the many features of our laser systems
A CD Demo where you can see the laser in action
Samples engraved and cut with an Epilog laser system!
