This bedroom set is an example of the kind of custom furniture sold through Vermont Woods Studios.
Most custom furniture makers and smaller shops would rather spend more time in the shop making things than selling, so how do you extend your marketing reach without sacrificing time in the shop? More than a dozen Vermont shops have found a solution by partnering with an innovative new marketing venture called Vermont Woods Studios.
Founded by Peggy Farabaugh, the company uses a top-knotch Web site, a small brick-and-mortar showroom, and other sophisticated marketing tools to promote and sell custom woodwork.
Working by both a commission arrangement and direct wholesale purchases for retail sale, Vermont Woods Studios offers a combination of benefits to participating shops, including the potential for improved cash flow, since most sales are paid up front. To see a complete article about the operation, click here