What can make a blade sharpening business to fail?

[Trush Jodie]

Blade sharpening services seems to be popular businesses in the cities and towns. But I have seen some blade sharpening services that the owners are complaining that business is not moving. What is the cause of blade sharpening services to fail?

 

[gwolf666]

In my opinion, the reason some blade sharpening businesses fail has less to do with a lack of need than with how the service is managed. There will always be demand: from barbers and restaurants to homes and workshops. However, many sharpeners fail in key ways. For example, being poorly located or not making themselves known means that almost no one can find them. It also happens that some customers prefer to buy a new blade, especially when there are cheaper options available, rather than spend money on sharpening. Another common problem is a lack of quality or consistency: if the service doesn't leave the blade in good condition, trust is instantly lost. On the other hand, those that manage to stay in business often invest in marketing, offer pickup and delivery, and even diversify by selling supplies. The combination of visibility and quality makes the difference.

 

[King Belieal]

The biggest limitation to the business of sharpening blades is location. The number one thing that can make such a business fail is location that doesn't align.

 

[Min George]

Blade sharpening business should be located around markets or abattoirs. That's where they would thrive best.

 

[Augusta]

Starting a local sharpening business can be a profitable venture, but without professional sharpening services for their knives it would failed