How Do Fly Shops Make Money?

Fly Shop Business Manufacturer X makes a fly rod that it believes should sell for $100. So they offer the rod to fly shops for $60 (plus shipping). Thus, the fly shop owner makes a little under $40 every time they sell that rod for $100. That’s a 67 percent markup. Are Fly shops profitable? … Read more

How Do I Pick a Farm Name?

Tips for Naming Your Farm or Farmhouse Giving your farm or farmhouse its own name helps establish personality and a little bit of permanence. Consider factors like the type of farm it is, features of the land or town, and the presence of animals. Family farms can have simple names like “Carl & Suzy” or … Read more