Q How much money
can I expect to make in the sharpening business?
You should be able to make up to $45 an
hour. As you gain experience and regular customers, you
will be able to batch similar types of work to reduce
set-up time and improve your productivity. By doing so,
you can make even more money. Of course, the amount of
time and effort you devote to your business will affect
the amount you make. Some shops make as little as $10,000
a year while others bring in more than $100,000.
Q How much profit
is there?
In most cases 90 cents of every dollar you
take in will be profit.
Q How do I find
out about how much to charge?
The operating instructions you receive
with your equipment provide pricing guidelines based
on national averages. You can adjust your charge up or
down to fit your local market.
Q How do I get
business?
Because of the quality of work you produce,
you can rely on "word-of-mouth" advertising
once you get started.
Q Now, what about
replacement parts and supplies?
Replacement parts and supplies are available
for immediate shipment - direct from the Thorvie International.
Q But can I rely
on Thorvie International?
Absolutely! We've been in business since
1981, and even in today's difficult business climate,
Thorvie International continues to be a financially strong
and stable company dedicated to helping small, independent
business people.
Q If I want,
can I have a full-time career with my Full Service Sharpening
Shop?
Certainly. You can have about as much or
as little business as you want. We have many customers
who started part time with the idea of making a few extra
dollars to add to their regular earnings. They soon found
they had plenty of business to operate on a full-time
basis. So they quit their regular jobs and now report
better earnings, more freedom and no more worry about
layoffs or working for someone.
Q Can a woman
succeed in a Full Service Sharpening Shop?
YES. We have full-time and part-time women
Shop operators. We also have
many husband-wife teams among our customers.
Q How about an
older person?
Many retired men operate Sharpening
Shops. They set their own hours and come and go as they
please. The Shop gives them something to do and gets
them out and about meeting new people and making new
friends not to mention making extra cash to supplement
Social Security and pensions.
Q Can a handicapped
person make a living operating a Full Service Sharpening
Shop?
YES. As a matter of fact, some of our shop
operators are handicapped. Of course, the nature and
degree of a person's disability is important. The equipment
can be operated from a chair if necessary.
Q Do I need any
previous sharpening or mechanical experience?
NO. The AV-40 comes with simple, easy-to-understand
operating instructions. You will be able to quickly master
the basic set-ups and be in business. If you need assistance,
you can call our toll free number. A factory-trained
expert will help you with any problem you may have in
operating the equipment.
Q Can I set up
the equipment in a van and have a mobile Shop?
YES, if you prefer. All you need is access
to 11O-volt A.C. to operate the motors on the equipment.
We have some very successful Sharpening Shops that operate "on
wheels".
Q How much space
do 1 need?
Many Shops are in the corner of a " basement, or garage. A 10-foot by 10-foot
area is more than adequate.
Q What if I get
a tool I don't know how to sharpen?
You can always call one of the experts in
our Service Department at the toll-free number.
Q Do I need to
rent a shop or store?
Only if you want to, as we said, your sharpening
equipment can be set up in your basement, garage or even
in your van.
If you have any further questions, please call
Thorvie International's support number at 866-497-0572 and you can speak directly with
the designers of our equipment, who are themselves expert career sharpeners with over
30 years of experience in the field.
Check out our business
start-up special offer - -
AV-40 Package
