"Custom Boulder" Business Growing Across The Country

Custom Boulder Business Growing Across The Country FARM HOME Miscellaneous “Our business is up despite the economy because companies are looking for a unique way to stand out from the competition ” says Eldean Bergman of Boulder Designs® an Illinois company that came up with a method of making “sign boulders” from scratch They’re now offering potential franchise owners the opportunity to secure their own protected territory “It’s a great sideline business for farmers because you can make a complete boulder in a matter of a few hours It’s easy to squeeze the work in around crop or livestock work and most farmers already have a facility to work in The process of building a boulder is uncomplicated and we provide a total turnkey business that nearly anyone can operate ” says Bergman who has already signed up 32 independent franchises across the U S “We provide everything you need to get started including all equipment a trailer and even a website Complete support is provided and we even create a marketing plan based on your goals to help you get started off on the right foot “Our method uses proprietary enhanced concrete and equipment to build boulders in any size shape or color with a logo pic or writing of any kind on it One person can easily build load deliver and set a custom boulder in place for the customer using our specialized trailer ” says Bergman “We build custom boulders for restaurant chains schools parks farmsteads and homeowners Recently we made a boulder sign for country music star Loretta Lynn The market is endless; often zoning requirements will allow a boulder where conventional signage would not be allowed People can’t believe these boulders are not real “The demand for our boulders has been so tremendous right now we’re offering franchises at a very attractive price It’s a great opportunity for farm families looking for a new source of income to get in on the ground floor at an introductory price for less than $50 000 ” A small boulder with an address starts at $150 00 and up to several thousand for a large commercial boulder The company now uses a computer program that lets you see how the boulder will look and allows you to change colors or printing of the boulders so your clients can choose exactly what they want They make great gifts for the person who has everything Bergman notes Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Boulder Designs 1503 Co Rd 2700N Rantoul Ill 61866 ph 877 892-2954; www boulder designs net

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