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Most of the guides out there about starting a laser engraving business are written by companies trying to sell you a machine. This one is written by someone who actually runs one. I own Busy Bee Printing and Engraving in Plant City, Florida, and I started this business from scratch. No investors, no business degree, no team of employees. Just me, a laser, and a lot of figuring things out as I went. If you are thinking about starting a laser engraving business, here is what I

Every year at the Florida Strawberry Festival parade, I see the same thing happen. Businesses invest time and money to walk the route, they hand out thousands of items, and by the end of the parade you can see most of it scattered along the sidewalk. Candy wrappers, crumpled flyers, cheap plastic pieces that did not make it more than ten minutes. If you are going to participate, it should be strategic. The goal is not just visibility for one afternoon. The goal is to create s