I started framing in order to support our photography business but it has since evolved into a thriving small business ( from home) of its own. I found when I started that the time/materials made the product seem expensive, however I soon learnt that people are prepared to pay for individual, high quality product and service. So I am focusing on this and trying to make ourselves stand out from the crowd. It is important to distinguish ourselves form the mass produced frames in shops or quick frame shops that we have over here as it is a completely different market. I Love my job and the flexibibility and creativity that it gives me, it is a far cry from my previous work in social care.

Just thought I would put you in the picture as far as my intentions go. I live in a "Lifestyle Village" for the 45+ age group, there are 340 homes with many residents into Arts & Crafts all of whom complain about general framing costs. I am hoping to get a Workroom set up in one of our Community Facilities where I can offer a "Not for Profit" service to my fellow residents. This may take a little time to set up and I must practice my skills on a few friends before I can offer the service to everyone in the village. Would you do me a favour and pass on my thanks to the two guys who introduced me to "FrameCo" at the Craft Show in Perth recently.

I am hoping to expand my embroidery/graphic design, art business to allow for the finishing of projects ready for sale.