====== ============================= ====== ====== HONOR & OAK WOODCRAFT – WIKI PAGE ====== ====== ============================= ====== ====== 1. Overview ====== Honor & Oak Woodcraft is a veteran-owned woodworking business located in **Sanford, NC**. The company specializes in small-batch hardwood cutting boards, charcuterie boards, personalized crafts, and local-pickup furniture. The brand emphasizes: * Marine veteran craftsmanship * High-quality hardwoods * Small, shippable items * Larger furniture for local pickup only * Slow, sustainable growth ---- ====== 2. Logo ====== ---- ====== 3. Business Structure ====== ===== 3.1 LLC Formation ===== Honor & Oak Woodcraft will operate as a **Single-Member LLC** in North Carolina. ==== Steps to form: ==== - File **Articles of Organization** with NC Secretary of State - Cost: **$125** - Processing time: 1–2 days online - Choose: “Single Member LLC” - Save confirmation documents in the wiki under /Business/Legal/ ===== 3.2 Operating Agreement ===== Recommended (not required). * Defines ownership * Describes business purpose * Helps with banking * Add PDF copy once created ---- ====== 4. Federal Setup ====== ===== 4.1 EIN ===== Apply online via IRS (free). * Link: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-ein-online * Needed to open business bank account * Prevents using SSN on business paperwork ===== 4.2 Business Bank Account ===== Required documents: * LLC approval * EIN * Operating Agreement * Personal ID Recommended banks: * Navy Federal (if eligible) * Local NC credit union * Truist / Wells Fargo ---- ====== 5. State Requirements (North Carolina) ====== ===== 5.1 Sales Tax Registration ===== You must collect sales tax on: * Cutting boards * Small accessories * Furniture (local pickup) Register at NC DOR:\\ https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/business-registration ===== 5.2 Local Pickup Requirement ===== Furniture over certain sizes:\\ **Local pickup only from Sanford, NC.** ---- ====== 6. Veteran Certifications ====== ===== 6.1 VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) ===== * Free certification * Adds legitimacy * Useful for grants * Good marketing tool Apply: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov ===== 6.2 SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) ===== You qualify due to **90% VA Disability**.\\ Benefits: * Access to SDVOSB-only grants * Enhanced credibility * Future federal contracting use ---- ====== 7. Brand & Identity ====== ===== 7.1 Brand Values ===== * Honor * Integrity * Craftsmanship * Patriotism * Heritage woodworking ===== 7.2 Color Palette ===== * Deep green * Oak brown * Brass gold accents * Vintage cream tones ===== 7.3 Fonts ===== * Serif for header/branding * Clean sans-serif for website ===== 7.4 “Veteran Made” Badge ===== Used across: * Website * Packaging * Stickers * Social media ---- ====== 8. Product Lines ====== ===== 8.1 Small Shippable Products ===== * Cutting boards * Charcuterie boards * Custom engraved boards * Small décor shelves * Holiday items * Marine-themed boards (optional) ===== 8.2 Local Pickup Furniture ===== * Entryway tables * Coffee tables * Benches * Small desks * Accent furniture\\ (Sanford, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville areas) ===== 8.3 Custom Work ===== * Sizes * Wood species * Personalized engraving ---- ====== 9. Pricing Reference ====== ==== Small Items ==== ^ Item ^ Price ^ | Cutting Boards | $50–$150 | | Charcuterie Boards | $65–$120 | | Shelves | $30–$80 | | Engraving | +$15–$40 | ==== Furniture (Local Pickup Only) ==== ^ Item ^ Price ^ | Entryway Tables | $150–$350 | | Coffee Tables | $200–$500 | | Benches / Desks | $200–$600 | ---- ====== 10. Shipping & Pickup Procedures ====== ===== 10.1 Small Item Shipping ===== Carrier options: * USPS Priority * UPS Ground * PirateShip discounted rates Packaging: * Kraft boxes * Bubble wrap * Kraft paper inside * Branded thank-you card * Optional sticker on the box Costs: * $8–$20 nationwide Insurance: * Always insure to sale value ===== 10.2 Furniture Shipping ===== **Honor & Oak does NOT ship large furniture.**\\ Policy: * **Local pickup only** (Sanford, NC) * Optional local delivery for a fee Customer instructions: * Bring truck/SUV * Blankets recommended * Will help load ---- ====== 11. Production Workflow ====== ===== 11.1 Weekly Schedule ===== Evenings (2–3 hours): * Cutting * Glue-ups * Sanding * Engraving * Oil/finish * Packing shipments Weekends (8–12 hours): * Furniture builds * Final sanding & finishing * Photography * Website updates * Inventory restocking ===== 11.2 Tools (Current & Future Upgrade List) ===== Current: * Table saw * Miter saw * Planer * Router * Sanding equipment * Clamps * Finishing supplies Future (funding dependent): * Larger planer * Dust collection * CNC upgrade * Bandsaw ---- ====== 12. Financial Overview ====== ===== 12.1 Startup Costs Already Covered ===== * Workshop setup * Tools * Website domain * Packaging supplies ===== 12.2 Funding Needed ===== Range: **$5,000–$15,000** Used for: * Hardwood inventory * Tool upgrades * Branding/website * Shop safety improvements * Packaging * Local market fees ===== 12.3 Year 1 Revenue Projection ===== * **$18,000–$42,000** * Margins: **35%–55%** ---- ====== 13. Grants & Funding Sources ====== ===== 13.1 Veteran Grants ===== * StreetShares Foundation * Warrior Rising * Hivers & Strivers * SBA Veteran Advantage ===== 13.2 NC Grants ===== * NC IDEA Micro Grant ($5,000) * NC Rural Center programs ===== 13.3 Business Discounts ===== * Lowe’s & Home Depot 10% * Rockler * Woodcraft * Grizzly Tools * Uline packaging discounts ---- ====== 14. Long-Term Strategy ====== ===== Years 1–2 ===== * Build customer base * Produce 20–40 boards/month * Increase furniture pickup orders * Attend/local craft fairs ===== Years 3–5 ===== * Move to dedicated workshop * Expand product lines * Offer seasonal limited drops * Build signature collections ===== 5+ Years ===== * Option to transition to part-time or full-time * Local storefront or woodworking studio * Hire part-time help ---- ====== 15. Documents to Store in Wiki ====== Create a folder:\\ **/business/honor-and-oak/** Place: * Business Plan * LLC formation documents * EIN confirmation * Sales tax certificate * VOSB/SDVOSB certifications * Insurance policy * Logo files * Packaging templates * Photography assets * Vendor accounts * Grant applications ---- ====== 16. Notes & To-Do Items ====== ==== Immediate To-Dos: ==== * Form LLC * Apply for EIN * Register for NC Sales Tax * Open business bank account * Apply for VOSB & SDVOSB certification * Create business email (done) * Add brand assets to Wiki * Prepare local pickup instructions * Upload business plan PDF