Sell Firewood - Business Ideas

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 15th, 2022

A Sell Firewood

Please note that the data provided in this article are estimates and may vary depending on various factors, and should not be considered as perfect or definitive.

Starting a firewood business can be a great opportunity for those looking to enter the wood industry or simply wanting to supplement their income. This business involves sourcing, cutting, and selling firewood to customers for use in wood-burning stoves, outdoor fire pits, and other heating purposes.

To get started, you will need a reliable wood source, such as a woodlot or access to a sawmill. You will also need proper equipment, including a chainsaw, splitting maul, and possibly a wood splitter if you plan to sell pre-cut and split firewood. In addition, you will need a way to transport and store the firewood, such as a pickup truck or trailer.

Marketing your firewood business will be key to success. You can start by reaching out to local customers through word-of-mouth and advertising in your community, such as through flyers and online classifieds. You may also consider setting up a website and social media presence to showcase your products and services.

Running a firewood business can be physically demanding, as you will be handling and cutting large amounts of wood. However, with the right knowledge, equipment, and marketing strategies, you can turn your love of woodworking into a profitable enterprise.

Ing a sell firewood requires a great deal of effort, dedication, and most importantly passion.

If you're interested in how to sell firewood sales, or selling firewood sales online, you can use this page as a guide for everything you'll need to know.

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Key Stats

market size

$144B

starting costs

$13.7K

gross margin

40%

time to build

210 days

Startup Costs

	Min Startup Costs	Max Startup Costs
Office Space Expenses	$0	$7,000
Inventory Expenses	$350	$14,750
Software Expenses	$150	$2,794
Website Costs	$13	$215
Advertising & Marketing Costs	$0	$2,450
Total Startup Costs	$513	$27,209

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Successful Businesses

Business	URL	Rank
Premier Firewood Company	premierfirewoodcompany.com	1,174,146
Firewood for Sale	firewood.com	1,660,159
Randy's Firewood	randysfirewood-produce.com	2,391,660
Firewood For Sale	holtzfirewood.com	3,031,565
Hillerman's Firewood – SEASONED ALMOND FIREWOOD DELIEVERD TO YOU	hillermansfirewood.com	3,089,866
Metrowest Firewood & Land Services	metrowestfirewood.com	3,476,526
Valley Firewood	valleyfirewoodak.com	4,263,221
Central Oregon Firewood Professional Firewood delivery service bend, redmond, sunriver, sisters, prineville and more	centraloregonfirewood.com	4,314,914
Landscaping & Firewood Sales\| Shute Landscaping	shutelandscaping.com	4,764,552
Wood Seitz	woodseitz.com	4,807,113
Northern Arizona Firewood	northernarizonafirewood.com	5,651,536

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Pros & Cons

Pros	Description
Flexibility	You can put as much time into the business as you'd like. If you like the work and have some initial experience, you can start small and manage all aspects of the business on your own.
Ability to start your business from home	It's not necessary to have a physical storefront or office space to get your business started. You can do everything from the comfort of your own home, at least in the beginning!
Little startup costs required	The cost to start a sell firewood costs significantly less money than most businesses, ranging anywhere from 12 to 27,209.
Rewarding work	Starting a sell firewood can be really rewarding work. After all, you are solving an immediate issue for your customer and you're working on something you truly care about.
Scalable	With businesses and processes changing daily, there will always be demand for new features, products and services for your business. Additionally, there are several different business models and pricing tiers you can implement that will allow you to reach all types of customers.
Traffic to your website	A sell firewood gives people a reason to visit your website and to keep coming back to you!

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Cons	Description
Crowded Space	Competition is high when it comes to your sell firewood, so it's important that you spend a good amount of time analyzing the market and understanding where the demand lies.
Finding The Right Supplier	Most businesses in this space go the supplier/manufacturer route, which isn't a bad thing! However, finding the right supplier can take a lot of time, energy and trial/error. If done properly, this process can save you months (if not years) of time and energy. More on this below in the "finding a supplier" section.
Security Issues	With any Saas business, data loss and security issues may arise throughout your process of building your product. It's critical that you understand exactly what you're responsible for and how to avoid potential issues down the road.
Lack of benefits	With a sell firewood, you are typically self-employed and responsible for finding your own insurance, which can be quite costly and time-consuming.
Isolation	Often times, as a sell firewood, you typically work alone and do not have much face-to-face interaction with other team members.
Taxes	As a sell firewood, you typically pay self-employment taxes which can be quite high. It's important to understand what you will be paying in taxes each year so you can determine if the work you're taking on is worth it.

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Key Stats

Startup Costs

Successful Businesses

1,174,146

1,660,159

2,391,660

3,031,565

3,089,866

3,476,526

4,263,221

4,314,914

4,764,552

4,807,113

5,651,536

Pros & Cons