Resale License/Business Registration

Depends on your local government.

Business Name 

One not already being used or trademarked.

Business Bank Account 

Always better to keep separate from your personal.

Merchant Account

To accept electronic payment.

Insurance 

Liability insurance – ask your broker.

Business Email Account 

Harder to switch from personal email account later as you grow.

License to weld/work with people 

Varies by local government – do they require license for aesthetics and piercing work?

Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Pinterest, Website

This is how to let people know you offer this service and how they will find you!

Furniture: Table, Chairs, Lamp 

Need is dependent on your setup and you can go very fancy.

Electronics

Mobile phone, payment processor, tablet, extension cord, extra lighting, battery pack – This varies with your setup. Visibility Hack

Transportation

Car and Carrying Case – If you are planning a mobile studio or doing events. Everything You Need to Know about Pop-ups

Helper: Staff 

It gets busy – great to have someone to help with cashing out and working the lineup.

Training: How to operate welder and weld PJ

We offer free video training, but some outfits charge $400-$2000 for access to video training. Some have in-person training. Micro-welding Training and Tutorials

Product Knowledge:

Know all about metals and permanent jewelry – You want to be able to answer all questions your client may ask. Everything You Need to Know about Chain

Pricing:

Finalize your prices and discount policy! How to Price Permanent Jewelry

Practice:

Leave yourself some time to practice, not just welding, but to be comfortable with customers.

Trade Policies:

• Refund Policy: What happens if they change their minds? Refund Policies
• Workmanship Guarantees: What happens if your weld is not secure?
• Metallurgy: Do you guarantee metal is what you say it is? The quality
• Payment and collection of payment: If you are collaborating or profit sharing, do you have set terms?