Now that you know what makerspaces are, it’s time to explore the plethora of resources collected to help design your own.\u00a0\u00a0 To create any successful business, first you need to plan.\u00a0\u00a0The information found in this section represents a how-to-guide to making a commercial makerspace.<\/p>\n
We realize that it may not be possible for everyone to read the complete guide, so we ask that you read a minimum of 2 sections and participate in the related discussion topics, before proceeding to our sample page<\/a> and activities.<\/p>\n For convenience,\u00a0 the following presents a brief description of what to expect in each section.<\/p>\n Community Assessment\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Before you invest any considerable amount of money or time into your project, you better make sure to assess the local community where you hope to build your makerspace.<\/p>\n Administrative Models<\/a><\/p>\n Examine your desired goals for your makerspace before commiting to a particular\u00a0administrative model.<\/p>\n Business Plan and Models <\/a><\/p>\n Explore three different makerspace business models, to select the most appropriate.<\/p>\n Choosing Space<\/a><\/p>\n How much room do you need? How much room can you afford?<\/p>\n Tool Selection<\/a><\/p>\n What tools do you need to create your ideal space?\u00a0 Potential customers and space are key\u00a0aspects to consider here.<\/p>\n Funding Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n What are some common, and not-so-common methods for funding these spaces?<\/p>\n Making a Profit<\/a><\/p>\n What type of expenses can you expect?\u00a0 What are potential sources of income?<\/p>\n Marketing Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n Once the makerspace is almost finished, you need to attract clientele.\u00a0 What are the some of the best methods for marketing your makerspace?<\/p>\n