Starting Lumber Mill Business

A lumber mill business is also known as a saw mill business, in which customers pay to have trees and hard bark plants removed.

Before starting any business it is important to have a clear view of what exactly you want to provide in your business and how you plan on accomplishing these goals.

Therefore start making a variety of lists which include the services you wish to offer and provide, the tools you will need to use in your business, your long and short term goals and of course an effective business model. Therefore the initial research stage consists of analysis and reviews from existing lumber mill businesses. It is always best to garner more information and evaluate existing businesses because of one simple reason; they have already established themselves and their respective credibility in the business. It is important to learn their successful strategies and avoid those that have not gone so well. Since you will be just be starting in the lumber mill industry it is always a good idea to view how others work out their business.

Once you have planned and made enough lists and reviews for your business it is now time to have them looked at professionally. This more specifically applies to financial statements and legal documentation. Have a lawyer look up and review your legalities such as permits and the certifications you will require for your business. This also applies to the contracts, plans, services and others that you may want a professional look upon. The accountant should review your financial standing and the list you have set up for plans on what to spend on the tools and equipment necessary for your lumber mill business. Therefore keep in mind that when making the list for your proposed expenses that you must have initially canvassed all the possible suppliers for your needs. It is a good idea to have a broad spectrum of choices and a variety of which in order to get the best deals for quality.

As important as the equipment and services you provide is the location of your business. Be able to verify the demographics and create a scope for your business as you would as much as possible want to be readily accessible to these areas and note to your customers where you will be available. Therefore think of whether or not to establish a portable business or one that is stationary. Also keep partnerships if possible. The customers will most likely want an option on what to do with the lumber that you have acquired from clearing their area of choice. One option may be to sell the lumber all together. Therefore if you have a company that is willing to purchase the lumber or if you yourself have your own lumber yard then decide accordingly to work these things out with your services.

Once you have established all the necessities of your business and have purchased all the materials you will need then it is time to work on your marketing plan. Marketing and advertising are as crucial aspects of your business as the services and products you provide. Therefore you should work on a good advertising model. Work on a logo or company slogan. Advertise these on the internet or on local newspapers and magazines. If finances permit then you may also opt for short broadcasting commercials in television and radio. Fliers and banners are also good advertising choices.

7 Comments

  • Rakesh kumar singh said on January 11, 2013
    I want to start mustard oil in jamshedpur jharkhand capacity 1000kg/day .kindly provide me some information about purchase machinery cost ,starting capital and profit margin per ltr
  • sanjeev said on October 9, 2013
    Please start the mill in madhyapradesh please location. The best of start mill
  • Chris Corbett said on May 3, 2014
    Company name "Natural Earth Inc" 164 Allambie Heights Sydney N.S.W Australia. Operating Timber King 2200 Portable Lumber Mill. Fully Insured,Proficient and Reliable.
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  • ASHISH AGARWAL said on April 18, 2016
    DEAR SIR MY SELF ASHISH AGARWAL FROM BAREILLY(U.P) I WANT TO START THE MINI OIL MILL OF MUSTARD OIL. PLEASE HELP ME HOW CAN I START WHILE I DONT HAVE LAND. PLEASE LET ME HELP OUT ABOUT THESE QUARRIES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
  • Hemant saini said on July 15, 2016
    i want to start a lumber mill business. Dausa Rajasthan India
  • Hemant saini said on July 15, 2016
    I went to start mustard oil in dausa Rajasthan capacity 500kg everyday

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