How Do You Start A Stone Mason Business?
Starting a stone mason business is a good way to capitalize on your experience as a craftsman. For many contractors it is hard to find a subcontractor who is talented, reliable, and able to complete projects on time. If you are able to provide these qualities and can manage the day-to-day tasks required of a business owner, you will soon benefit from a profitable business. Become a skilled mason through an apprenticeship program, technical college classes, or working alongside mason craftsmen. The International Masonry Institute web site lists educational opportunities, at imiweb.org. This may take as long as three years, but it is an investment in the success of your business. Secure your local business license, state sales tax license, and unemployment tax account, as needed in your local community. Research the need for a contractor’s license in your state. This may be under the department of labor or the department of professional licensing in your state or province. For instance,
