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Bookbinding and Repairs

By   »  Arts & Crafts  »  November 24, 2009

Don’t be bound to just one job–try bookbinding and repairs for another source of income.

Business At A Glance

  • Startup Costs: Under $2,000
  • Home Based: Can be operated from home.
  • Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
  • Online Operation? No

Business Overview

Working right from home you can bind books in small quantities andrepair antique books. Bookbinding equipment is very inexpensive topurchase and there are even construction plans available that willenable you to build your own bookbinding equipment.

Marketing theservice can be as easy as establishing alliances with secondhand bookretailers and book collector clubs. Likewise the ability to bind andrepair books can also pay off in terms of finding valuable collectorsbooks yourself, carrying out any needed repairs, and selling the booksfor a profit.

The Market

You’ll find steady work by establishing a working relationship with local secondhand book retailers and book collector clubs.