A 90-Day Startup Blueprint for New Welding Shops
Launching a welding shop from garage to revenue-ready workspace is achievable in 90 days with a disciplined, day-by-day plan. This blueprint focuses on practical pricing, client-building, basic permits, and cash-flow checkpoints to help you move from hobby space to a compliant, profitable shop.
Week-by-Week Launch Plan
Week 1 sets the foundation: define your service mix, target customers, and pricing structure. Use a simple model that covers material costs, labor, and a small profit margin. For a practical look at pricing and early profitability, read pricing for startup profit.
Week 1 also includes a quick legal check: register the business, obtain any required permits, and confirm local zoning. The pricing for startup profit guidance helps you map early profitability.
Week 2–4: Build Your Customer Pipeline
During weeks 2-4, start outreach, create quotes, and pitch to local shops. The lean startup blueprint is a useful reference for this phase.
Engage with potential clients, collect project specs, and prepare simple estimates that cover costs and margins. This phase is about building trust and initial demand.
Next, finalize your initial service offerings and set up basic invoicing. For broader startup strategy, see the niche pricing and demand guidance to position your shop in the market.
Week 5–8: Fine-Tune Operations and Cash Flow
By weeks 5–8, lock in your pricing model, track cash flow, and refine the workflow. If you’re exploring market positioning and demand, check out niche pricing and demand.
Establish repeatable estimates and standard lead times, and determine when to upgrade equipment to meet demand while preserving cash reserves.
Week 9–12: Prepare to Scale
Finalize permits, build a client list, create repeatable estimates, and plan for equipment upgrades. For long-term growth context, see the shop-owner path.
Document your processes, set quarterly goals, and schedule regular reviews to keep growth on track. If you want a broader startup narrative, explore the innovation lens in our other posts.
