Pictures are memories captured in still form, and they are an important part of just about every home environment. When people get that perfect photograph that they want to be displayed in their home, they also want the perfect frame to house it, which is where you come in. If you have access to framing supplies, a knack for creating complementing frames, and a love of working with people, starting a picture framing business could be a good option for you. Here is a look at some of the reasons starting a picture frame business is a good idea. 

Framing businesses have a high-profit margin. 

For the most part, supplies necessary to create custom frames are not all that expensive. From matting material to glass pieces and framing pieces, these materials can be purchased in bulk and cut right in your shop with the right types of equipment. Your most expensive investment will be the equipment you need to cut trim pieces to create the frames, which will pay for itself pretty quickly. You can charge prices that give you  an attractive profit margin because your service takes skills and special equipment to achieve. 

Framing businesses do not necessarily have to be open around the clock. 

If you are looking for a business that allows you the freedom to work when you want, a business involving picture frames can be an excellent choice. For the most part, the picture framing business is something you can do on your terms. You can take orders when you have time to dedicate to them, set your own framing turnaround times, and keep your shop open only when you choose to. Technology makes it easy to take online orders and accept shipped pieces for framing as well, which also allows for flexibility with hours of operation. 

Framing businesses do not take a lot of money to start. 

Initially, you will only need access to a few framing supplies to give customers some options, a machine to cut trim pieces, and a room or small shop to do your work. When you look at the low investment, the framing business becomes a business that has one of the lowest startup costs of any type of business. If you do not have a lot of funding to work with, this kind of low startup cost can be a blessing because you can build your business without a lot of initial investment.