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Selecting the Right Embroidery Machine for your Embroidery Business  A start up embroidery business usually begins with getting a single-head embroidery machine while operating the embroidery shop out of the house. A home based embroidery business affords you the opportunity to work the hours that are right for you. Creating an embroidery business plan can help you decide whether you want to create an embroidery monogram business, screen printing business, T-shirt printing business, commercial embroidery business or an internet based home embroidery business. Sometimes looking for an embroidery business for sale in the paper is a good way to start or going with pre-owned embroidery equipment might better fit your budget. More computerized embroidery machine options are available today than ever before and it's important to know these options before you start your embroidery business. Single Head embroidery equipment is perfect for the start-up embroiderer, however you must also look at the niche you are deciding to go after. Will the volume require a single-head embroidery machine, 2-head embroidery machine, 4-head embroidery machine, 6-head embroidery machine or an even larger industrial embroidery machine? Compare Embroidery Machine Reviews ColDesi has had one outstanding embroidery machine review after another. Even though we have the best embroidery machine prices in the industry, it's the embroidery machine support, training and service that keeps our customers loyal. See for your self at the SWF embroidery machine users group.The Great Debate, New Versus Used Embroidery Machines!  When evaluating your apparel decorating business objectives and needs, there is no more common a question than "Should I buy a new or used piece of embroidery equipment". If not to much consideration was taken, it would be easy to say buy a used embroidery machine like a Brother, Tajima, Barudan, Melco, Happy or SWF machine because it will definitely cost less than a new one. Or another train of thought on buying new versus used embroidery machines may be the simple fact you want to start with new embroidery equipment so that you don't have to worry about how the previous machine was maintained? Did it get oiled properly and kept clean and in tune etc? Well just as in all debates, there are usually two good answers based on qualifications. The following offers a little insight into both sides of the New Versus Used Embroidery Machine debate.When does buying a used embroidery machine make sense? There are many factors to consider when buying used embroidery equipment, let’s take a look at just a few. How old is the used embroidery machine your looking to buy? Are there new or used parts available in the market? Do you currently own and operate an embroidery machine, same brand or maybe this is your first machine? Are you more or less mechanically inclined, will the machine be installed by a factory technician? Is the machine still under factory warranty and if not is it being sold through an authorized agent of the brand?  After asking yourself these questions, you may strongly consider purchasing a used machine with no warranty or set-up, if you are already in the embroidery business and are more mechanically inclined than most and you have a source for parts for the machine and you are o.k. with taking a little risk in the transaction. You can reduce your risks by buying from a company that sells the same brand new or has a good reputation for supporting what it sells, offers set-up as an option and can give you a meaningful warranty. In addition, you can reduce your risk further by buying a used embroidery machine that has been gone through and warranted by an authorized agent. When does buying a new embroidery machine make sense?  If you are just starting in the embroidery business, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to either buy a new embroidery machine which will include all the things you will need such as training, support, start-up kits etc. If not a new machine, purchase your used embroidery machine from a company that can provide the same situation as if you were to buy a new machine (Even if the start-up kits, training and support are a little extra money). When you ask any embroidery business owner, they will emphasize how important and valuable that first exposure is to the embroidery business. It is in many cases the difference between success and failure of the business.Used Embroidery Machines For Sale, Buy with Confidence!  Now that we have discussed some of the pros and cons of buying new versus used embroidery equipment, let's highlight what is most important in this process. If you decide that a used machine is for you, make sure it has some kind of real warranty. If it is factory certified, that's even better and the warranty should reflect the company's willingness to support what they call used and what would be considered certified pre-owned. The certified pre-owned machine should be updated within reason to the highest standards and run very similar to a new machine. Used, would imply "as is" and the probability of a cash and carry type of sale (only buy this if you are confident in your technical skills!). If you are new to the embroidery business or adding this to another business but have no prior embroidery experience, make sure the used machine you purchase can be sold with a "new" machine start-up package and support. Lastly, consider the long term costs associated with a used machine that has either a limited or non-existent warranty as it may very well cost you much more than a new machine in the long-run.How Can ColDesi Make Your Used Embroidery Machine Purchase Work For You? Used embroidery machines for sale from ColDesi are presented and advertised with integrity. Typically you will not see us selling a Brother, Barudan, Happy, Tajima or Toyota machine with a warranty? If we did we would be unable to properly service and support the equipment. When you look at used or pre-owned machines on our site, you will see SWF embroidery machines, most of which have been gone through by us and offered with a warranty. If you're buying a used embroidery machine, why would a used SWF be advantageous over other brands? One simple answer, Automatic Oiling System! SWF is one of the only manufacturers to offer this as standard equipment. Whether it's a single head or multi-head model, a used SWF machine will simply last longer than other brands due to the fact of consistent quality oiling, its no secret. In addition to that special oiling feature, SWF Used Embroidery Machines can be purchased through ColDesi with additional and optional warranties, embroidery software, embroidery designs and training as if purchased with a new machine.How to recognize when it is time to upgrade from your home sewing and embroidery machine or single-needle commercial machine to a more industrial embroidery machine and get your embroidery business started Many embroiderers and home sewing machine owners struggle with the decision as to when it is time to move into more industrial embroidery machines. To help clarify the issue of when to make the move from a home sewing machine or even a move from a commercial single-head embroidery machine to a more industrial multi-head embroidery machine; here are three factors to help you determine when it is the best time to move your home sewing or home embroidery business to the next level. Size Matters on Many Garments: Size does matter when doing some embroidery work. Many users of home embroidery and home sewing machines have become very creative, as sewers are known to be, by using their home embroidery machine, (such as the Brother embroidery machine “PR 600”, a Bernina equivalent or machines like the Huskavarna, also known as Viking and of course the faithful Singer Sewing/Embroidery machines) to do large field embroidery by using multiple-hoopings per garment. For example, if you are trying to embroider a design that is outside the limits of the home machine’s hoop size, like a large sweatshirt embroidery or sewing a logo on a beach towel, you will be challenged to do this type of job in a timely manner. Not only beach towels and sweatshirts that need embellishing but also jackets, horse blankets etc. are all very difficult. So, In order to recognize one of the reasons to move from that home sewing machine to a more industrial model, ask yourself “how much time am I spending on re-hooping or fiddling with alignment issues?” If its more time than you're actually embroidering you may consider taking a step up to a commercial single head embroidery machine. Not Enough Hours in The Day: If you have already taken the step to an industrial, also referred to as a commercial computerized embroidery machine, and even if you’re an old pro with a shop full of embroidery machines, there is one tell-tale sign that doesn’t lie about the fact you need an embroidery machine that is larger, faster or both to run your business successfully.There are so many embroidery shops out there including home based businesses that operate with a head down mentality, meaning running their embroidery machines (head down) more than running their business heads up (what new business is out there to get?).  What’s the solution to be a more effective embroidery shop? It is actually not that difficult; add additional embroidery capacity to your embroidery business so that you can spend less time embroidering and more time looking for additional business. Sure you may have to make some new embroidery designs for those new customers but that work will pay off when you are shipping more embroidered shirts and hats to these new found customers.More items out the door, more billing and so on; the benefits are real. This is the time to look at larger machines with greater capacity. If you build your business with good quality work while at the same time promoting, the business will come. Cooking With Fire Now! This last embroidery tip is for the avid apparel decorator who really wants the most out of their time and investment. Answer these questions about the type of embroidery jobs that you are doing as a norm. Are they short runs with many different designs? Are they longer runs with high stitch counts? Do you know the next shirt customer to walk in the door? Have you lost work to offshore embroidery shops?If you answered yes to two of these questions there are embroidery machine options that will really help your business. If you are doing short-run embroidery jobs with a lot of change in designs, then consider looking  at the Dual-Function Embroidery Machine Series, which ranges from 2-12 heads (the answer to your embroidery problems are there, this is the most flexible industrial embroidery machine in the market). If you are losing work to offshore embroidery competition it is probably on higher stitch-count designs or large runs that are hard to beat from a cost perspective. The ultimate solution here is the all new K Series Machines ranging from 2-54 heads (The fastest Industrial Strength Embroidery Machines in the World). These machines will reduce your labor costs, increase production, decrease shop space requirements and allow your embroidery business to win back deals for the domestic market.At the end of the day, there are many successful embroidery shops that have recognized when it was time to invest in additional or upgraded embroidery machines and when you meet one, ask them how they did it. Most are sure to answer you with a smile (embroiders are good like that). After you have figured out what type of embroidery machine would be good for your business, it's time to Target your Market or find the Niche that works for you After you have figured out what type of embroidery machine would be good for your business, it's time to Target your Market or find the Niche that works for you
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