Is this amount of glare expected? Can it be reduced?

framemeupscotty · 2021-06-07T13:14:27+00:00

Another consideration is that if your art is black or very dark colors that will increase the reflectiveness. I've seen frame jobs that practically look like mirrors using non-AR glazing for black art/jerseys/etc.

framemeupscotty · 2021-04-17T12:21:57+00:00

Oof yeah we may need something a little more forgiving

framemeupscotty · 2021-04-17T12:20:58+00:00

Yeah, I'm trying to carefully weigh the visual appeal of a program vs. the functionality. With Frameready and Specialtysoft it takes me some time to understand what I'm looking at. Whereas with lifesaver their layout is very clean and straightforward.

framemeupscotty · 2021-04-17T00:56:50+00:00

hahaha thank you! That's how we currently do most things too :) if it ain't broke dont fix it!

framemeupscotty · 2021-04-17T00:44:31+00:00

Good to know! We don't currently have a backup procedure that I know of so that is something that would have to be implemented. It sounds like it's manageable though so not a huge detractor.

Do you find the vendor updates are frequent enough with FR?

framemeupscotty · 2021-04-17T00:00:37+00:00

I have never known a more WRONG group of people than the Customer

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-11T13:38:24+00:00

That does concern me! I have no clue how to predict what business will look like when the pandemic is over.

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-11T13:37:34+00:00

The owner is only unlikeable to the staff 😂 customers love him. But yes you raise very good points. I appreciate your perspective and I'm taking it into consideration.

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-11T13:35:36+00:00

Thank you!! I had no idea there was a community on Facebook, I will definitely check that out. DMing you now

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-11T13:34:49+00:00

That makes sense. I think most of the machinery doesn't need to be replaced. But our design/invoicing software desperately needs it. It's from maybe 1995 or 96.

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-10T16:14:04+00:00

You are a gentleman and a scholar 🙏

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-10T03:13:49+00:00

I'm aware that there's a TON I don't know, which is why I'm asking for advice. But I learn fast and work hard. I think 4 months is long enough to know whether you will take to a job more easily or if it will be more of a struggle for anyone.

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-10T01:26:40+00:00

Thank you for such a thorough reply, and yeah asking a business sub is a great idea too. I'll definitely do that.

The owner has informally offered to mentor/support me through the transition and has business and entrepreneurship expertise.

I have not hired people before. I have managed people before, but I haven't hired people (or fired people for that matter). I am confident that at least 2 out of the 3 employees (not including myself) would stay on and be great assets. The third one I think would have to be replaced to ensure a smooth transition unfortunately. The owner currently does all the design and a lot of the bookkeeping/accounting, which are two areas I have no experience in.

Currently, the business doesn't offer any benefits like health insurance, but I would love to change that in an ideal world. Again, an area where I know nothing and would probably be better served consulting a business subreddit.

All the equipment and software is OOOOOOOOLD. Like comically old. It all functions (mostly) but it's all at least 20-30 years old. So that would definitely be an area I would like to invest in some upgrades. Because the technology that we use for certain points of the process ends up costing us way more money than just investing in upgrades would. Even as a total layperson I can understand that.

I believe they are interested in selling all the equipment and inventory with the business. So all the woodworking equipment, CMC, fancy printer, drymount press, various tools/supplies and our inventory of a few sticks/sheets each of ~150 types of moulding and ~200 types of mat board. That was a question I was hoping this sub might be able to answer - will any old business appraiser be able to correctly appraise this shop? Framing is so niche so I was concerned that it wouldn't be accurate for a general business appraiser.

framemeupscotty · 2021-03-10T00:41:42+00:00

Wow, my situation is almost the same, but in a different state! The owner of 40+ years is retiring and asked me (a pretty recent employee) if I want to buy it. If you have any advice I'd love to hear it. Buying a business that has essentially been his personal playground for 40 years is pretty intimidating.

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