My husband wants to set up a wood refinishing business...?

Question

...He is from Canada and his family business has specialised and been very successful in refinishing wood, so for example, if someone has an old wooden table, or wooden furniture, like in pubs and homes etc, then rather than them purchase new furniture, they come to my husband and have the furniture they have refurbished like new again.

What do people on here think of the idea and do you think it will work in the UK?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

I would think that this would be a niche business in this throw away world and I'm sure your husband has many years experience. Why don't you do some market research to ensure that the market is there and who your customers would be.

I would also be careful in today's climate...not a great time to start a business.

I'm not trying to be negative just do your research be careful and if you decide to proceed you will be doing so with a little more confidence.

Good luck

Answer 2

Yeah, it's always going to be something of a niche business, but in the current 'eco-aware' climate, could well be a go-er. He'd need to market his business using every opportunity because most people wouldn't know such a service is available, and so wouldn't be looking for it. So, listing on good web-sites such as http://www.remanufacturing.org.uk/, and as many interviews with local newspapers, radio and tv as possible. Good luck!

Answer 3

tell him not to do any business