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Firewood Business Plan Template

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Firewood Business Plan

Over the past 20+ years, we have helped over 500 entrepreneurs and business owners create business plans to start and grow their firewood companies.

If you’re unfamiliar with creating a firewood business plan, you may think creating one will be a time-consuming and frustrating process. For most entrepreneurs it is, but for you, it won’t be since we’re here to help. We have the experience, resources, and knowledge to help you create a great business plan.

In this article, you will learn some background information on why business planning is important. Then, you will learn how to write a firewood business plan step-by-step so you can create your plan today.

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What Is a Business Plan?

A business plan provides a snapshot of your firewood business as it stands today, and lays out your growth plan for the next five years. It explains your business goals and your strategies for reaching them. It also includes market research to support your plans.

Why You Need a Business Plan

If you’re looking to start a firewood business or grow your existing firewood company, you need a business plan. A business plan will help you raise funding, if needed, and plan out the growth of your firewood business to improve your chances of success. Your firewood business plan is a living document that should be updated annually as your company grows and changes.

Sources of Funding for Firewood Businesses

With regards to funding, the main sources of funding for a firewood business are personal savings, credit cards, bank loans, and angel investors. When it comes to bank loans, banks will want to review your business plan and gain confidence that you will be able to repay your loan and interest. To acquire this confidence, the loan officer will not only want to ensure that your financials are reasonable, but they will also want to see a professional plan. Such a plan will give them the confidence that you can successfully and professionally operate a business. Personal savings and bank loans are the most common funding paths for firewood companies.

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How to write a business plan for a firewood business.

If you want to start a firewood business or expand your current one, you need a business plan. The guide below details the necessary information for how to write each essential component of your firewood business plan.

Executive Summary

Your executive summary provides an introduction to your business plan, but it is normally the last section you write because it provides a summary of each key section of your plan.

The goal of your executive summary is to quickly engage the reader. Explain to them the kind of firewood business you are running and the status. For example, are you a startup, do you have a firewood business that you would like to grow, or are you operating a chain of firewood businesses?

Next, provide an overview of each of the subsequent sections of your plan.

  • Give a brief overview of the firewood industry.
  • Discuss the type of firewood business you are operating.
  • Detail your direct competitors. Give an overview of your target customers.
  • Provide a snapshot of your marketing strategy. Identify the key members of your team.
  • Offer an overview of your financial plan.

Company Overview

In your company overview, you will detail the type of firewood business you are operating.

For example, you might specialize in one of the following types of firewood businesses:

  • Firewood delivery: This type of firewood business specializes in sourcing and transporting cords or bundles of firewood to retailers and directly to consumers.
  • Bulk firewood: This type of business specializes in processing and selling bulk cords or bundles of firewood to businesses and wood-burning stove owners.
  • Campgrounds and fire pits: This type of firewood business focuses on processing and selling small firewood bundles for use at campsites or in fire pits.

In addition to explaining the type of firewood business you will operate, the company overview needs to provide background on the business.

Include answers to questions such as:

  • When and why did you start the business?
  • What milestones have you achieved to date? Milestones could include the number of customers served, the number of firewood sources acquired, reaching $X amount in revenue, etc.
  • Your legal business Are you incorporated as an S-Corp? An LLC? A sole proprietorship? Explain your legal structure here.

Industry Analysis

In your industry or market analysis, you need to provide an overview of the firewood industry.

While this may seem unnecessary, it serves multiple purposes.

First, researching the firewood industry educates you. It helps you understand the market in which you are operating.

Secondly, market research can improve your marketing strategy, particularly if your analysis identifies market trends.

The third reason is to prove to readers that you are an expert in your industry. By conducting the research and presenting it in your plan, you achieve just that.

The following questions should be answered in the industry analysis section of your firewood business plan:

  • How big is the firewood industry (in dollars)?
  • Is the market declining or increasing?
  • Who are the key competitors in the market?
  • Who are the key suppliers in the market?
  • What trends are affecting the industry?
  • What is the industry’s growth forecast over the next 5 – 10 years?
  • What is the relevant market size? That is, how big is the potential target market for your firewood business? You can extrapolate such a figure by assessing the size of the market in the entire country and then applying that figure to your local population.

Customer Analysis

The customer analysis section of your firewood business plan must detail the customers you serve and/or expect to serve.

The following are examples of customer segments: individuals, schools, families, and corporations.

As you can imagine, the customer segment(s) you choose will have a great impact on the type of firewood business you operate. Clearly, individuals would respond to different marketing promotions than corporations, for example.

Try to break out your target customers in terms of their demographic and psychographic profiles. With regards to demographics, including a discussion of the ages, genders, locations, and income levels of the potential customers you seek to serve.

Psychographic profiles explain the wants and needs of your target customers. The more you can recognize and define these needs, the better you will do in attracting and retaining your customers.

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Competitive Analysis

Your competitive analysis should identify the indirect and direct competitors your business faces and then focus on the latter.

Direct competitors are other firewood businesses.

Indirect competitors are other options that customers have to purchase from that aren’t directly competing with your product or service. This includes grocery stores that have an internal source for their firewood inventory and retailers of gas or electric stoves. You need to mention such competition as well.

For each such competitor, provide an overview of their business and document their strengths and weaknesses. Unless you once worked at your competitors’ businesses, it will be impossible to know everything about them. But you should be able to find out key things about them such as

  • What types of customers do they serve?
  • What type of firewood business are they?
  • What is their pricing (premium, low, etc.)?
  • What are they good at?
  • What are their weaknesses?

With regards to the last two questions, think about your answers from the customers’ perspective. And don’t be afraid to ask your competitors’ customers what they like most and least about them.

The final part of your competitive analysis section is to document your areas of competitive advantage. For example:

  • Will you make it easier for customers to acquire your product or service?
  • Will you offer products or services that your competition doesn’t?
  • Will you provide better customer service?
  • Will you offer better pricing?

Think about ways you will outperform your competition and document them in this section of your plan.  

Marketing Plan

Traditionally, a marketing plan includes the four P’s: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. For a firewood business plan, your marketing strategy should include the following:

Product : In the product section, you should reiterate the type of firewood company that you documented in your company overview. Then, detail the specific products or services you will be offering. For example, will you provide birch, maple, or oak wood?

Price : Document the prices you will offer and how they compare to your competitors. Essentially in the product and price sub-sections of your plan, you are presenting the products and/or services you offer and their prices.

Place : Place refers to the site of your firewood company. Document where your company is situated and mention how the site will impact your success. For example, is your firewood business located in a busy retail district, a business district, a standalone facility, or purely online? Discuss how your site might be the ideal location for your customers.

Promotions : The final part of your firewood marketing plan is where you will document how you will drive potential customers to your location(s). The following are some promotional methods you might consider:

  • Advertise in local papers, radio stations and/or magazines
  • Reach out to websites
  • Distribute flyers
  • Engage in email marketing
  • Advertise on social media platforms
  • Improve the SEO (search engine optimization) on your website for targeted keywords

Operations Plan

While the earlier sections of your business plan explained your goals, your operations plan describes how you will meet them. Your operations plan should have two distinct sections as follows.

Everyday short-term processes include all of the tasks involved in running your firewood business, including answering calls, scheduling deliveries, meeting with customers, collecting payements, etc.

Long-term goals are the milestones you hope to achieve. These could include the dates when you expect to acquire your Xth customer, or when you hope to reach $X in revenue. It could also be when you expect to expand your firewood business to a new location.  

Management Team

To demonstrate your firewood business’ potential to succeed, a strong management team is essential. Highlight your key players’ backgrounds, emphasizing those skills and experiences that prove their ability to grow a company.

Ideally, you and/or your team members have direct experience in managing firewood businesses. If so, highlight this experience and expertise. But also highlight any experience that you think will help your business succeed.

If your team is lacking, consider assembling an advisory board. An advisory board would include 2 to 8 individuals who would act as mentors to your business. They would help answer questions and provide strategic guidance. If needed, look for advisory board members with experience in managing a firewood business.  

Financial Plan

Your financial plan should include your 5-year financial statement broken out both monthly or quarterly for the first year and then annually. Your financial statements include your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

Income Statement

An income statement is more commonly called a Profit and Loss statement or P&L. It shows your revenue and then subtracts your costs to show whether you turned a profit or not.

In developing your income statement, you need to devise assumptions. For example, will you sell by the cord or by the bundle? And will sales grow by 2% or 10% per year? As you can imagine, your choice of assumptions will greatly impact the financial forecasts for your business. As much as possible, conduct research to try to root your assumptions in reality.

Balance Sheets

Balance sheets show your assets and liabilities. While balance sheets can include much information, try to simplify them to the key items you need to know about. For instance, if you spend $50,000 on building out your firewood business, this will not give you immediate profits. Rather it is an asset that will hopefully help you generate profits for years to come. Likewise, if a lender writes you a check for $50,000, you don’t need to pay it back immediately. Rather, that is a liability you will pay back over time.

Cash Flow Statement

Your cash flow statement will help determine how much money you need to start or grow your business, and ensure you never run out of money. What most entrepreneurs and business owners don’t realize is that you can turn a profit but run out of money and go bankrupt.

When creating your Income Statement and Balance Sheets be sure to include several of the key costs needed in starting or growing a firewood business:

  • Cost of firewood processing equipment and supplies
  • Payroll or salaries paid to staff
  • Business insurance
  • Other start-up expenses (if you’re a new business) like legal expenses, permits, computer software, and equipment

Attach your full financial projections in the appendix of your plan along with any supporting documents that make your plan more compelling. For example, you might include your facility location lease or a list of your firewood sources.  

Writing a business plan for your firewood business is a worthwhile endeavor. If you follow the template above, by the time you are done, you will truly be an expert. You will understand the firewood industry, your competition, and your customers. You will develop a marketing strategy and will understand what it takes to launch and grow a successful firewood business.  

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How Do You Start a Firewood Business?

Starting a firewood business is easy with these 14 steps:

  • Choose the Name for Your Firewood Business
  • Create Your Firewood Business Plan
  • Choose the Legal Structure for Your Firewood Business
  • Secure Startup Funding for Firewood Business (If Needed)
  • Secure a Location for Your Business
  • Register Your Firewood Business with the IRS
  • Open a Business Bank Account
  • Get a Business Credit Card
  • Get the Required Business Licenses and Permits
  • Get Business Insurance for Your Firewood Business
  • Buy or Lease the Right Firewood Business Equipment
  • Develop Your Firewood Business Marketing Materials
  • Purchase and Setup the Software Needed to Run Your Firewood Business
  • Open for Business

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How to Write a Firewood Business Plan in 7 Steps:

1. describe the purpose of your firewood business..

The first step to writing your business plan is to describe the purpose of your firewood business. This includes describing why you are starting this type of business, and what problems it will solve for customers. This is a quick way to get your mind thinking about the customers’ problems. It also helps you identify what makes your business different from others in its industry.

It also helps to include a vision statement so that readers can understand what type of company you want to build.

Here is an example of a purpose mission statement for a firewood business:

The purpose of [Firewood Business Name] is to provide high-quality and seasoned firewood to our customers. We strive to offer a wide range of firewood options, from hardwood logs to kindling and fire starters, to meet the unique needs of our clients. We are committed to using sustainable and environmentally-friendly methods to produce our firewood. Our mission is to provide our customers with a convenient and reliable source of firewood for their heating and outdoor cooking needs. We aim to be the leading provider of firewood in our region.

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2. Products & Services Offered by Your Firewood Business.

The next step is to outline your products and services for your firewood business. 

When you think about the products and services that you offer, it's helpful to ask yourself the following questions:

  • What is my business?
  • What are the products and/or services that I offer?
  • Why am I offering these particular products and/or services?
  • How do I differentiate myself from competitors with similar offerings?
  • How will I market my products and services?

You may want to do a comparison of your business plan against those of other competitors in the area, or even with online reviews. This way, you can find out what people like about them and what they don’t like, so that you can either improve upon their offerings or avoid doing so altogether.

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3. Build a Creative Marketing Stratgey.

If you don't have a marketing plan for your firewood business, it's time to write one. Your marketing plan should be part of your business plan and be a roadmap to your goals. 

A good marketing plan for your firewood business includes the following elements:

Target market

  • Who is your target market?
  • What do these customers have in common?
  • How many of them are there?
  • How can you best reach them with your message or product?

Customer base 

  • Who are your current customers? 
  • Where did they come from (i.e., referrals)?
  • How can their experience with your firewood business help make them repeat customers, consumers, visitors, subscribers, or advocates for other people in their network or industry who might also benefit from using this service, product, or brand?

Product or service description

  • How does it work, what features does it have, and what are its benefits?
  • Can anyone use this product or service regardless of age or gender?
  • Can anyone visually see themselves using this product or service?
  • How will they feel when they do so? If so, how long will the feeling last after purchasing (or trying) the product/service for the first time?

Competitive analysis

  • Which companies are competing with yours today (and why)? 
  • Which ones may enter into competition with yours tomorrow if they find out about it now through word-of-mouth advertising; social media networks; friends' recommendations; etc.)
  • What specific advantages does each competitor offer over yours currently?

Marketing channels

  • Which marketing channel do you intend to leverage to attract new customers?
  • What is your estimated marketing budget needed?
  • What is the projected cost to acquire a new customer?
  • How many of your customers do you instead will return?

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4. Write Your Operational Plan.

Next, you'll need to build your operational plan. This section describes the type of business you'll be running, and includes the steps involved in your operations. 

In it, you should list:

  • The equipment and facilities needed
  • Who will be involved in the business (employees, contractors)
  • Financial requirements for each step
  • Milestones & KPIs
  • Location of your business
  • Zoning & permits required for the business

What equipment, supplies, or permits are needed to run a firewood business?

To run a firewood business, you will need the following:

  • A supply of firewood, such as logs, logs, or wood chips
  • Tools and equipment for cutting, splitting, and transporting the firewood
  • A safe and secure storage area for the firewood
  • Business license (if required)
  • Sales tax license (if required)
  • Insurance (if required)
  • Website or online presence to promote your business and attract customers
  • Marketing materials (e.g. business cards)

In addition to these basic requirements, you may also want to invest in other equipment and supplies to help you provide high-quality firewood products, such as seasoning agents and fire starters. You may also need to obtain permits from local authorities before beginning any firewood-related activities.

5. Management & Organization of Your Firewood Business.

The second part of your firewood business plan is to develop a management and organization section.

This section will cover all of the following:

  • How many employees you need in order to run your firewood business. This should include the roles they will play (for example, one person may be responsible for managing administrative duties while another might be in charge of customer service).
  • The structure of your management team. The higher-ups like yourself should be able to delegate tasks through lower-level managers who are directly responsible for their given department (inventory and sales, etc.).
  • How you’re going to make sure that everyone on board is doing their job well. You’ll want check-ins with employees regularly so they have time to ask questions or voice concerns if needed; this also gives you time to offer support where necessary while staying informed on how things are going within individual departments too!

6. Firewood Business Startup Expenses & Captial Needed.

This section should be broken down by month and year. If you are still in the planning stage of your business, it may be helpful to estimate how much money will be needed each month until you reach profitability.

Typically, expenses for your business can be broken into a few basic categories:

Startup Costs

Startup costs are typically the first expenses you will incur when beginning an enterprise. These include legal fees, accounting expenses, and other costs associated with getting your business off the ground. The amount of money needed to start a firewood business varies based on many different variables, but below are a few different types of startup costs for a firewood business.

Running & Operating Costs

Running costs refer to ongoing expenses related directly with operating your business over time like electricity bills or salaries paid out each month. These types of expenses will vary greatly depending on multiple variables such as location, team size, utility costs, etc.

Marketing & Sales Expenses

You should include any costs associated with marketing and sales, such as advertising and promotions, website design or maintenance. Also, consider any additional expenses that may be incurred if you decide to launch a new product or service line. For example, if your firewood business has an existing website that needs an upgrade in order to sell more products or services, then this should be listed here.

7. Financial Plan & Projections

A financial plan is an important part of any business plan, as it outlines how the business will generate revenue and profit, and how it will use that profit to grow and sustain itself. To devise a financial plan for your firewood business, you will need to consider a number of factors, including your start-up costs, operating costs, projected revenue, and expenses. 

Here are some steps you can follow to devise a financial plan for your firewood business plan:

  • Determine your start-up costs: This will include the cost of purchasing or leasing the space where you will operate your business, as well as the cost of buying or leasing any equipment or supplies that you need to start the business.
  • Estimate your operating costs: Operating costs will include utilities, such as electricity, gas, and water, as well as labor costs for employees, if any, and the cost of purchasing any materials or supplies that you will need to run your business.
  • Project your revenue: To project your revenue, you will need to consider the number of customers you expect to have and the average amount they will spend on each visit. You can use this information to estimate how much money you will make from selling your products or services.
  • Estimate your expenses: In addition to your operating costs, you will need to consider other expenses, such as insurance, marketing, and maintenance. You will also need to set aside money for taxes and other fees.
  • Create a budget: Once you have estimated your start-up costs, operating costs, revenue, and expenses, you can use this information to create a budget for your business. This will help you to see how much money you will need to start the business, and how much profit you can expect to make.
  • Develop a plan for using your profit: Finally, you will need to decide how you will use your profit to grow and sustain your business. This might include investing in new equipment, expanding the business, or saving for a rainy day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Firewood Business Plans:

Why do you need a business plan for a firewood business.

A business plan is a document that outlines the goals and objectives of a business, as well as the strategies and tactics that will be used to achieve those goals. It is important to have a business plan for your firewood business because it helps to focus the efforts of the company, communicate the business's goals and objectives to potential investors, and provide a roadmap for the business to follow. Additionally, a business plan can be used to help secure funding from investors or lenders, who will want to see that the business has a solid plan in place before they provide funding.

How to write a business plan for your firewood business?)

To build a business plan for your firewood business, start by researching your industry, competitors, and target market. Use this information to define your business's goals and objectives, as well as the strategies and tactics that you will use to achieve those goals. Next, create a financial plan that outlines your projected income, expenses, and profit. This should include a projected income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Once you have all of this information, you can use it to create a comprehensive business plan that outlines the goals and objectives of your business, as well as the strategies and tactics that you will use to achieve those goals. A well-written firewood business plan contains the following sections: Purpose, Products & Services, Marketing Plan (including Marketing Strategy), Operations/Management Plan (including Operations/Management Strategy), Financial Plan (including Financial Forecasts), and Appendixes.

Can you write a firewood business plan yourself?

Yes, you can write a firewood business plan yourself. Writing a business plan is a valuable exercise that can help you clarify your business idea, identify potential challenges and opportunities, and develop a roadmap for success. While there are many resources and templates available to help you write a business plan, the process of creating one is ultimately up to you.

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How to Start a Firewood Business

Investment range

$6,050 - $13,100

Revenue potential

$80,000 - $230,000 p.a.

Time to build

1 - 3 months

Profit potential

$40,000 - $90,000 p.a.

Industry trend

Firewood has many uses in America. People use it when they go camping and for their fireplaces, grills, and bonfires. So if there is significant demand for firewood in your area, becoming a firewood dealer could be a lucrative opportunity.  

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about starting a firewood business. From understanding the industry, all the way to hiring your first employee, we’ll leave no stone unturned. 

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Step 1: Decide if the Business Is Right for You

Before you start your firewood business, it’s a good idea to understand the industry as a whole so you can find the best opportunities. 

Pros and cons

To gain a balanced view of the firewood industry, you should consider both the pros and cons.

  • Simple business model — sell wood for money
  • Steady demand in many areas
  • You’re the boss — work full or part-time
  • Demand is low in some areas
  • Preparing the wood can be labor-intensive
  • Danger of sharp tools and machinery

Firewood industry trends

About 2% of US homes rely on wood for heating, according to the US Census Bureau ((https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/02/who-knew-wood-burning-fuel.html)). While this may seem like a small amount, in some US counties as much as 60% of homes are heated by a wood stove. Also, many other homes have fireplaces, and a good number of people and restaurants use wood for grilling and cooking. 

Industry size and growth

  • Industry size and past growth – The US firewood industry took in $100 million in 2021(( https://www.marketresearch.com/Kentley-Insights-v4035/Firewood-Dealers-Research-Updated-COVID-30129805/ )), a decline from the previous year although it grew around 5% over the three years to 2019.(( https://www.marketresearch.com/Kentley-Insights-v4035/Firewood-Dealers-Research-12938966/ ))
  • Number of businesses – There are around 200 firewood retailers in the US.

firewood industry size and growth

Trends and challenges

The latest industry trends include:

  • Oil price spike causes surge in demand for firewood
  • Soaring prices due to strong demand

Some challenges faced by the industry are:

  • Supply chain problems
  • Environmental problems

firewood industry Trends and Challenges

Consumer spending

  • Potential customer base – The US Energy Information Administration estimates that 1.7 million households used firewood or wood pellets as primary heating source in 2021, while 8% of the US population used wood as secondary heating source.(( https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-20/americans-load-up-on-firewood-as-home-heating-costs-skyrocket ))
  • Average prices – A cord of seasoned firewood was sold for $200 to $475 in 2021.

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How much does it cost to start a firewood business?

Starting a firewood business will likely cost between $8,500 and $60,000, with an average upfront investment of $30,000. 

Your costs will vary depending on the brand and condition of the equipment you buy. But here’s an estimated cost breakdown for starting a firewood business, excluding the cost of a production facility:

How much can you earn from a firewood business?

A cord is a stack of firewood measuring 128 cubic feet, or about 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long. On average, a cord of ready-to-burn hardwood sells for $120 to $180, depending on your location and the wood quality. In some areas, when demand is high, a cord can be sold for as much as $400. So you’ll need to do some research to see what you can expect in your local area. 

In your first year or two, you could work from home and sell 10 cords a week at $150 each,  bringing in almost $80,000 in annual revenue. This would mean $40,000 in profit, assuming a 50% margin. As your brand gains recognition, sales could climb to 30 cords a week. At this stage, you’d rent a commercial space and hire staff, reducing your profit margin to around 40%. With annual revenue of around $230,000, you’d make a tidy profit of more than  $90,000.

You could also sell firewood bundles which are much smaller—about 0.75 cubic feet. This will involve more work to wrap and deliver, but you can also charge more for your firewood. 

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What barriers to entry are there?

Like many industries, there are a few barriers to overcome when selling firewood: 

  • Obtaining inventory
  • License to cut trees 
  • Low local demand

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Step 2: hone your idea.

Now that you’ve learned a bit more about the industry, it’s time to start brainstorming the details of your business. 

Market research will give you the upper hand, even if you’re already positive that you have a perfect product or service. Conducting market research is important, because it can help you understand your customers better, who your competitors are, and your business landscape.

Why? Identify an opportunity

Your competition will depend on who you decide to supply with firewood. If you want to sell directly to the public, then your competition could be grocery stores and other local wood sellers. 

If you want to supply grocery stores and convenience stores, then your competition will be other firewood wholesalers. 

Once you figure out who your competition will be, it’s time to do some research. Find out information such as the quality and type of firewood they sell, how much they charge, and who their main customers are. 

Knowing this information will help you find gaps in the market, improve your customer targeting and create a better brand. 

What? Determine your products or services

In general, starting a firewood business is already quite a niche market. But there may be options to specialize further depending on local demand. 

One of these ways is by selling kiln-dried firewood. This is a way to treat your firewood that ensures it’s free from insects and improves the firewood quality. One major benefit of this niche is that it’ll be easier for you to sell your firewood outside of your state because your wood could not lead to insect infestation. 

You could also specialize in the type of wood you sell, such as maple, oak, ash, and birch.

Above all, choosing a niche will help you build a brand identity and help you market your business. 

How much should you charge for firewood?

How much you charge will depend on the quality, type, and quantity of split firewood you sell at one time. Since the price of a cord of firewood can range from $120 – $400, it’s hard to give you a definite number.

Another factor to consider is delivery fees. You could offer free delivery and price the difference into your product or add a fee depending on the distance. The choice is yours. 

You’ll need to determine an acceptable average price for your local market and then tweak it based on the costs to produce your firewood. 

Once you know your costs, you can use this Step By Step profit margin calculator to determine your mark-up and final price points. Remember, the prices you use at launch should be subject to change if warranted by the market.

Who? Identify your target market

Once you’ve got a niche, you can start thinking about who your ideal target market will be. If you live in a small town , though, this might not be possible due to a lower population, so you’ll have to service multiple types of customers. 

But to give you an idea of the different firewood markets, here is a list: 

  • Grocery stores – You can wholesale your seasoned firewood to local grocery stores. While you’ll need to sell your wood at a lower price, you’ll be able to make up the difference through sheer volume. 
  • People who use wood for heating – These customers may require large amounts of wood since they’ll be using their stove daily. 
  • Casual users – These may be people who want to make a backyard fire on the weekend, campers, or people who want to hang out at the beach for a night.

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By having a target market, you can focus your marketing and branding towards them specifically.

In turn, this will help increase your conversions and customer satisfaction. 

Where? Choose your business premises

You’ll want a business location that has enough space for storage and processing, yet is also close to your customers. 

In the early stages, you may want to run your business from home to keep costs low, but make sure that your property is suitable. As your business grows, you’ll likely need to hire workers for various roles and may need to rent out a production facility. You can find commercial space to rent in your area on sites such as Craigslist , Crexi , and Instant Offices .

When choosing a commercial space, you may want to follow these rules of thumb:

  • Central location accessible via public transport
  • Ventilated and spacious, with good natural light
  • Flexible lease that can be extended as your business grows
  • Ready-to-use space with no major renovations or repairs needed

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Step 3: Brainstorm a Firewood Business Name

Your business name is your business identity, so choose one that encapsulates your objectives, services, and mission in just a few words. You probably want a name that’s short and easy to remember, since much of your business, and your initial business in particular, will come from word-of-mouth referrals.

Here are some ideas for brainstorming your business name:

  • Short, unique, and catchy names tend to stand out
  • Names that are easy to say and spell tend to do better 
  • The name should be relevant to your product or service offerings
  • Ask around — family, friends, colleagues, social media — for suggestions
  • Including keywords, such as “wood” or “fire”, boosts SEO
  • Choose a name that allows for expansion: “Reliable Firewood Supply” over “Camping Firewood” or “BBQ Wood Supply”
  • Avoid location-based names that might hinder future expansion
  • Use online tools like the Step by Step business name generator . Just type in a few keywords and hit “generate” and you’ll have dozens of suggestions at your fingertips.

Once you’ve got a list of potential names, visit the website of the US Patent and Trademark Office to make sure they are available for registration and check the availability of related domain names using our Domain Name Search tool. Using “.com” or “.org” sharply increases credibility, so it’s best to focus on these. 

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Finally, make your choice among the names that pass this screening and go ahead with domain registration and social media account creation. Your business name is one of the key differentiators that set your business apart. Once you pick your company name, and start with the branding, it is hard to change the business name. Therefore, it’s important to carefully consider your choice before you start a business entity.

Step 4: Create a Firewood Business Plan

Every business needs a plan. This will function as a guidebook to take your startup through the launch process and maintain focus on your key goals. A business plan also enables potential partners and investors to better understand your company and its vision:

  • Executive Summary: A brief overview of the entire firewood business plan, summarizing key points and goals.
  • Business Overview: Detailed information about the firewood business, including its mission, vision, and the problem it aims to solve in the market.
  • Product and Services: Clear descriptions of the types of firewood and related services offered, emphasizing quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Market Analysis: A comprehensive examination of the firewood market, including target customers, trends, and potential growth opportunities.
  • Competitive Analysis: Evaluation of competitors in the firewood industry, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and strategies to gain a competitive edge.
  • Sales and Marketing: Detailed plans for promoting and selling firewood, encompassing pricing strategies, distribution channels, and marketing campaigns.
  • Management Team: Introductions to the key individuals leading the firewood business, emphasizing their qualifications and relevant experience.
  • Operations Plan: An outline of the day-to-day processes involved in sourcing, processing, and delivering firewood, ensuring efficiency and quality control.
  • Financial Plan: Projections of revenue, expenses, and profitability, providing a clear financial roadmap for the firewood business.
  • Appendix: Supplementary materials, such as additional data, charts, or supporting documents, providing extra context and detail to strengthen the business plan.

what to include in a business plan

If you’ve never created a business plan, it can be an intimidating task. You might consider hiring a business plan specialist to create a top-notch business plan for you.

Step 5: Register Your Business

Registering your business is an absolutely crucial step — it’s the prerequisite to paying taxes, raising capital, opening a bank account, and other guideposts on the road to getting a business up and running.

Plus, registration is exciting because it makes the entire process official. Once it’s complete, you’ll have your own business! 

Choose where to register your company

Your business location is important because it can affect taxes, legal requirements, and revenue. Most people will register their business in the state where they live, but if you are planning to expand, you might consider looking elsewhere, as some states offer real advantages when it comes to firewood. 

If you’re willing to move, you could really maximize your business! Keep in mind, it’s relatively easy to transfer your business to another state. 

Choose your business structure

Business entities come in several varieties, each with its pros and cons. The legal structure you choose for your firewood business will shape your taxes, personal liability, and business registration requirements, so choose wisely. 

Here are the main options:

  • Sole Proprietorship – The most common structure for small businesses makes no legal distinction between company and owner. All income goes to the owner, who’s also liable for any debts, losses, or liabilities incurred by the business. The owner pays taxes on business income on his or her personal tax return.
  • General Partnership – Similar to a sole proprietorship, but for two or more people. Again, owners keep the profits and are liable for losses. The partners pay taxes on their share of business income on their personal tax returns.
  • Limited Liability Company (LLC) – Combines the characteristics of corporations with those of sole proprietorships or partnerships. Again, the owners are not personally liable for debts.
  • C Corp – Under this structure, the business is a distinct legal entity and the owner or owners are not personally liable for its debts. Owners take profits through shareholder dividends, rather than directly. The corporation pays taxes, and owners pay taxes on their dividends, which is sometimes referred to as double taxation.
  • S Corp – An S-Corporation refers to the tax classification of the business but is not a business entity. An S-Corp can be either a corporation or an LLC , which just needs to elect to be an S-Corp for tax status. In an S-Corp, income is passed through directly to shareholders, who pay taxes on their share of business income on their personal tax returns.

types of business structures

We recommend that new business owners choose LLC as it offers liability protection and pass-through taxation while being simpler to form than a corporation. You can form an LLC in as little as five minutes using an online LLC formation service. They will check that your business name is available before filing, submit your articles of organization , and answer any questions you might have.

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Step 6: Register for Taxes

The final step before you’re able to pay taxes is getting an Employer Identification Number , or EIN. You can file for your EIN online or by mail or fax: visit the IRS website to learn more. Keep in mind, if you’ve chosen to be a sole proprietorship you can simply use your social security number as your EIN. 

Once you have your EIN, you’ll need to choose your tax year. Financially speaking, your business will operate in a calendar year (January–December) or a fiscal year, a 12-month period that can start in any month. This will determine your tax cycle, while your business structure will determine which taxes you’ll pay.

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The IRS website also offers a tax-payers checklist , and taxes can be filed online.

It is important to consult an accountant or other professional to help you with your taxes to ensure you are completing them correctly.

Step 7: Fund your Business

Securing financing is your next step and there are plenty of ways to raise capital:

  • Bank loans : This is the most common method, but getting approved requires a rock-solid business plan and strong credit history.
  • SBA-guaranteed loans : The Small Business Administration can act as guarantor, helping gain that elusive bank approval via an SBA-guaranteed loan .
  • Government grants : A handful of financial assistance programs help fund entrepreneurs. Visit Grants.gov to learn which might work for you.
  • Venture capital : Offer potential investors an ownership stake in exchange for funds, keeping in mind that you would be sacrificing some control over your business.
  • Friends and Family: Reach out to friends and family to provide a business loan or investment in your concept. It’s a good idea to have legal advice when doing so because SEC regulations apply.
  • Crowdfunding: Websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo offer an increasingly popular low-risk option, in which donors fund your vision. Entrepreneurial crowdfunding sites like Fundable and WeFunder enable multiple investors to fund your business.
  • Personal: Self-fund your business via your savings or the sale of property or other assets.

Bank and SBA loans are probably the best option, other than friends and family, for funding a firewood business. You might also try crowdfunding if you have an innovative concept. 

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Step 8: Apply for Firewood Business Licenses and Permits

Starting a firewood business requires obtaining a number of licenses and permits from local, state, and federal governments. 

Federal regulations, licenses, and permits associated with starting your business include doing business as (DBA), health licenses and permits from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ), trademarks, copyrights, patents, and other intellectual properties, as well as industry-specific licenses and permits. 

You may also need state-level and local county or city-based licenses and permits such as a seller’s permit and a firewood cutting permit if you cut trees on public land. The license requirements and how to obtain them vary, so check the websites of your state, city, and county governments or contact the appropriate person to learn more. 

You could also check this SBA guide for your state’s requirements, but we recommend using MyCorporation’s Business License Compliance Package . They will research the exact forms you need for your business and state and provide them to ensure you’re fully compliant.

This is not a step to be taken lightly, as failing to comply with legal requirements can result in hefty penalties.

If you feel overwhelmed by this step or don’t know how to begin, it might be a good idea to hire a professional to help you check all the legal boxes.

Step 9: Open a Business Bank Account

Before you start making money you’ll need a place to keep it, and that requires opening a bank account .

Keeping your business finances separate from your personal account makes it easy to file taxes and track your company’s income, so it’s worth doing even if you’re running your firewood business as a sole proprietorship. Opening a business bank account is quite simple, and similar to opening a personal one. Most major banks offer accounts tailored for businesses — just inquire at your preferred bank to learn about their rates and features.

Banks vary in terms of offerings, so it’s a good idea to examine your options and select the best plan for you. Once you choose your bank, bring in your EIN (or Social Security Number if you decide on a sole proprietorship), articles of incorporation, and other legal documents and open your new account.

Step 10: Get Business Insurance

Business insurance is an area that often gets overlooked yet it can be vital to your success as an entrepreneur. Insurance protects you from unexpected events that can have a devastating impact on your business.

Here are some types of insurance to consider:

  • General liability : The most comprehensive type of insurance, acting as a catch-all for many business elements that require coverage. If you get just one kind of insurance, this is it. It even protects against bodily injury and property damage.
  • Business Property : Provides coverage for your equipment and supplies.
  • Equipment Breakdown Insurance : Covers the cost of replacing or repairing equipment that has broken due to mechanical issues.
  • Worker’s compensation : Provides compensation to employees injured on the job.
  • Property : Covers your physical space, whether it is a cart, storefront, or office.
  • Commercial auto : Protection for your company-owned vehicle.
  • Professional liability : Protects against claims from a client who says they suffered a loss due to an error or omission in your work.
  • Business owner’s policy (BOP) : This is an insurance plan that acts as an all-in-one insurance policy, a combination of any of the above insurance types.

types of business insurance

Step 11: Prepare to Launch

As opening day nears, prepare for launch by reviewing and improving some key elements of your business. 

Essential software and tools

Being an entrepreneur often means wearing many hats, from marketing to sales to accounting, which can be overwhelming. Fortunately, many websites and digital tools are available to help simplify many business tasks.  

You may want to use industry-specific software, such as  GoCanvas and Arborgold to track sales and manage your business.

  • Popular web-based accounting programs for smaller businesses include Quickbooks , Freshbooks , and Xero . 
  • If you’re unfamiliar with basic accounting, you may want to hire a professional, especially as you begin. The consequences for filing incorrect tax documents can be harsh, so accuracy is crucial.

Develop your website

Website development is crucial because your site is your online presence and needs to convince prospective clients of your expertise and professionalism.

You can create your own website using website builders . This route is very affordable, but figuring out how to build a website can be time-consuming. If you lack tech-savvy, you can hire a web designer or developer to create a custom website for your business.

They are unlikely to find your website, however, unless you follow Search Engine Optimization ( SEO ) practices. These are steps that help pages rank higher in the results of top search engines like Google. 

For your firewood business, your marketing strategy should focus on highlighting the quality and reliability of your firewood, sustainable sourcing practices, and excellent customer service. Emphasize the variety of wood types offered, convenient delivery services, and the environmental benefits of using responsibly sourced firewood.

The goal is to establish your business as a trusted, eco-friendly, and customer-centric provider of high-quality firewood for heating and recreational purposes. Here are some powerful marketing strategies for your future business:

Kickstart Marketing

  • Professional Branding : Your branding should communicate warmth, reliability, and eco-friendliness. This includes your logo, website, and marketing materials.
  • Direct Outreach : Connect with local businesses, community groups, and potential customers at farmers’ markets, local events, and trade shows.

Digital Presence and Online Marketing

  • Professional Website and SEO : Develop a comprehensive website that details your products, delivery options, and sustainable practices. Use SEO best practices to rank for local and regional searches related to firewood sales and delivery.
  • Social Media Engagement : Utilize platforms like Facebook for community engagement and Instagram for showcasing your products and happy customers.

Content Marketing and Engagement

  • Firewood Blog : Publish informative articles on the best types of wood for different uses, tips for firewood storage, and the benefits of using sustainable firewood.
  • Customer Testimonials and Stories : Share experiences and reviews from satisfied customers.
  • Educational Videos : Create content demonstrating the proper use and storage of firewood.

Experiential and In-Person Engagements

  • Firewood Workshops and Demonstrations : Host or participate in events demonstrating firewood chopping, selection, and burning techniques.
  • Networking with Local Businesses : Partner with local campgrounds, barbecue restaurants, and stores to expand your customer base.

Collaborations and Community

  • Partnerships with Local Forestry Services and Environmental Groups : Collaborate to promote sustainable firewood usage and forest management.
  • Community Outreach : Engage in community initiatives, such as donating wood for local events or charity.

Customer Relationship and Loyalty Programs

  • Customized Orders and Bundles : Offer tailored firewood packages based on customer needs and preferences.
  • Regular Customer Rewards : Implement a loyalty program for repeat customers, offering discounts or special offers.

Promotions and Advertising

  • Targeted Advertising : Utilize local advertising and online platforms to reach potential customers in your region.
  • Email Marketing : Develop an email campaign to inform customers about new stock, seasonal offers, and firewood usage tips.

Focus on USPs

Unique selling propositions, or USPs, are the characteristics of a product or service that set it apart from the competition. Customers today are inundated with buying options, so you’ll have a real advantage if they are able to quickly grasp how your firewood meets their needs or wishes. It’s wise to do all you can to ensure your USPs stand out on your website and in your marketing and promotional materials, stimulating buyer desire. 

Global pizza chain Domino’s is renowned for its USP: “Hot pizza in 30 minutes or less, guaranteed.” Some signature USPs for your firewood business could be:

  • The best ash and maple around
  • Fastest firewood delivery service 
  • Big discounts for bulk orders 
  • Subscription service for weekly/monthly deliveries 

You may not like to network or use personal connections for business gain. But your personal and professional networks likely offer considerable untapped business potential. Maybe that Facebook friend you met in college is now running a firewood business, or a LinkedIn contact of yours is connected to dozens of potential clients. Maybe your cousin or neighbor has been working in logging for years and can offer invaluable insight and industry connections. 

The possibilities are endless, so it’s a good idea to review your personal and professional networks and reach out to those with possible links to or interest in firewood. You’ll probably generate new customers or find companies with which you could establish a partnership. Online businesses might also consider affiliate marketing as a way to build relationships with potential partners and boost business.

Step 12: Build Your Team

If you’re starting out small from a home office, you may not need any employees. But as your business grows, you will likely need workers to fill various roles. Potential positions for a firewood business would include:

  • General labor – stacks and packs firewood
  • Driver – delivers firewood to customers
  • Marketing Lead – generates new clients

At some point, you may need to hire all of these positions or simply a few, depending on the size and needs of your business. You might also hire multiple workers for a single role or a single worker for multiple roles, again depending on need. 

Free-of-charge methods to recruit employees include posting ads on popular platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, or Jobs.com. You might also consider a premium recruitment option, such as advertising on Indeed , Glassdoor , or ZipRecruiter . Further, if you have the resources, you could consider hiring a recruitment agency to help you find talent. 

Step 13: Run a Firewood Business – Start Making Money!

You’re now ready to start your entrepreneurial journey with your firewood business. Firewood should be easy to sell because most people need it, especially during cold days and nights. But you might expect a few bumps in the road in your first year or two, while you’re still learning the ropes and building up your business. 

It’s important that you go the extra mile for your customers to develop a good business reputation and inspire customer loyalty. You’ll get new customers too without having to spend more on advertising and marketing. 

  • Firewood Business FAQs

Pricing your firewood will depend on your location, availability and type of firewood, and many other factors. So you’ll need to do some research into the average prices in your local area. Then, depending on your costs and the profit margin you desire, you may be able to increase or decrease this price.

Generally speaking, the best types of firewood would be hardwoods due to their burning qualities. Hardwoods burn hotter and longer than other types of wood, which will naturally make your customers happier. On the other hand, you’ll want to avoid any types of softwood as these won’t bring you the best return on your investment.

The short answer is yes. If there is demand in your area, you are willing to put in the work to sell a quality product, and you take care of your customers, you will be able to make money.

Selling firewood can be profitable, particularly if you have a reliable source of wood and a strong customer base. Profitability depends on factors such as the cost of acquiring or harvesting wood, processing and storing it, and the local demand and pricing for firewood. 

Firewood can be a good side business, especially if you have access to a consistent supply of wood and a market for firewood in your area. It can provide an additional income stream with relatively low startup costs. 

The fastest-growing wood species for firewood depend on various factors such as climate, soil conditions, and local availability. Some fast-growing options include hybrid poplar, willow, and eucalyptus. 

The best wood size for burning depends on the intended use and appliance. Generally, firewood is cut into lengths of 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) for residential heating purposes. However, larger sizes may be required for commercial or industrial applications.

Firewood can indeed become too dry, which can affect its burning characteristics. Extremely dry wood may burn too quickly, producing excess heat or causing the fire to burn out faster. It’s ideal to store firewood in a well-ventilated area to allow some moisture content to remain, which helps with combustion and heat output.

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  • Brainstorm a Firewood Business Name
  • Create a Firewood Business Plan
  • Register Your Business
  • Register for Taxes
  • Fund your Business
  • Apply for Firewood Business Licenses and Permits
  • Open a Business Bank Account
  • Get Business Insurance
  • Prepare to Launch
  • Build Your Team
  • Run a Firewood Business - Start Making Money!

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Wondering how to start a firewood business but don't know where to start? We've put together a comprehensive guide to deciding whether you should start a firewood business, and a step-by-step action plan if you do.

Starting a Firewood business can be a great side-hustle and potentially provide you enough income to make it a full-time job. Selling firewood might be good old fashioned work, but there are many benefits to being your own boss. 

The firewood business opportunity

You might be wondering if there is really that much demand for firewood these days, especially with the convenience of modern heating technology; well, you’d be surprised. There are many scenarios where people still need firewood. Some of these are:

  • They are using a wood-burning stove
  • Going camping
  • They have a wood supply for a back-yard firepit
  • Using firewood as a potential back-up heat source
  • They are going down to the beach for some fun
  • Firewood by the statistics

According to Google, the term ‘Fire Wood Near Me’ is searched an impressive 90,500 times per month on average. The peak month being November, with 135,000 total searches. This means people are directly looking for firewood to buy, which is a big opportunity for you.

firewood search statistics

You may think firewood is only seasonal, which could be true, depending on where you are located. But if you look at the searches for ‘Firewood Near Me,’ even the lowest month (march) receives 40,000+ inquiries. 

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As far as the location is concerned, you may wonder if there would be demand in warmer places such as texas and California? As you can see by the Google search statistics, Texas and California are some of the states with the most demand for firewood. 

For example, California has a northern part that is cooler and may have people in need of wood-burning fireplace fuel. The southern part of the state is hot and lined with beaches and cabins in need of campfire supplies. As shown by the chart below, A total of 11.6% of the searches for firewood are conducted in California, and 8% from Texas. 

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According to this chart, the following states receive the most searches for the phrase ‘Firewood Near Me.’ 

  • California – 11.6%
  • Texas – 8%
  • Illinois – 5.6%
  • New York – 5.2%
  • Pennsylvania – 4.7%
  • All other states – 64.9%
  • Should I start a firewood business?

This question is easily answered if you live in one of the top 5 states shown above. If not, the good news is that a big part of that pie is divided up between the rest of the States. Odds are, you know, if there is demand in your state, and that’s why you are here. 

If you are still having trouble wondering if there is enough demand for you to starting a firewood business, you can ask yourself these questions:

  • Is it cold where I live at least part of the year (3-6 months)
  • Do I live close to beaches or beach communities?
  • Do I live by major campgrounds or outdoor destinations?
  • Are backyard firepits popular where I live?

Let’s take backyard fire pits, for example. Even if you don’t live somewhere cold, the backyard fire is seriously trending up. As you see from the search graph below, on average, this term is searched over 14,000 times per month in the last 24 months. 

However, if we zoom in to a 12 month period, the searches go to 22,500 per month, which is massive growth for just one year. Searches in May 2019 were 12,500 and exploded to an astounding 60,000 in May of 2020. 

If you answered yes to 2 out of those four questions above, odds are there is ample opportunity for you to start a firewood business. Now that we have that answered, let’s move on to th pros and cons.

  • Firewood Business Pros
  • Being your own boss = freedom
  • Working outdoors 
  • Could be a nice seasonal income
  • Make your own hours
  • Great profit margins
  • Firewood Business Cons
  • Could be seasonal depending on where you live
  • Depending on your situation, startup costs could be higher

Table of Contents

Step 1: name and brand your firewood business, step 2: form a business entity, step 3. purchase equipment, step 4. get inventory for your firewood business, step 5. get customers for your firewood business, total startup costs: $2,150.00, profit potential, ready, set, go.

It’s very important to make a plan before you start selling firewood. A business plan aims to organize your business model and answer any questions you may have before getting started. Forming a proper plan can help you avoid hurdles down the road and give you a clear idea of what you need to prioritize. 

The business plan doesn’t have to be a 100-page binder; just think of it as your blueprint for reference as you get things together. To help you get going, we will tackle some of the most important steps to starting a firewood business. 

how to start a firewood business step 1

What’s in a name? Quite a bit, actually. Naming your business is an important step in the process and can even help you stand apart from the competition. You could go simple and name it something like ‘Bailey’s Firewood’ (I mean hey, look at Hershey’s), or you could be a little more cheeky and creative. 

Something that always helps me when naming a company is thinking about the branding and messaging the name lends itself to. Does the name easily make you think of slogans or fun and enticing images? 

For example, the name ‘Holy Smokes’ instantly makes me picture a branding direction. I see a Jesus or angel-like figure holding out a bundle of firewood, and for the logo, I see a campfire with a halo-type ring above it. This may be silly, but silly is better than boring, in my opinion. 

Firewood Business Name Ideas

To get the brain going, here is a list of potential firewood-themed business ideas:

  • Holy smokes
  • The Campfire Co.
  • Bundle Boys
  • You’re Fired
  • Crackle Co.
  • Great balls of fire
  • Hot Stuff Firewood
  • All Fired Up

After you choose a name, it’s time to have a logo made. A logo is just as important as your name; it’s a visual representation of your business. It will also help you feel more official and give you a sense of validity. 

Nowadays, you can have a logo made from a variety of online resources depending on your budget. With logos, you usually get what you pay for. You don’t need to break the bank, but I wouldn’t recommend going too each either. 

We recommend Fiverr if your budget is under $100

We recommend 99Designs if your budget is $300+

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After you have your name and logo secured, it’s time to form an official business entity. There are several reasons you will want to put your business under something like an LLC ; or limited liability company. 

1. Forming an LLC will protect your personal property and assets.

As a business owner, you are always at risk of lawsuits due to something like injury and an abundance of other frivolous claims. With firewood, chances of injury are greater than something like selling paperclips. 

Not to scare you, odds are you will never face legal claims, but it’s better to be safe than sorry (and broke). Let’s say a drunk person is jumping over a fire on the beach using your firewood. That person ends up tripping and falling into the fire and claiming it was because of your ‘faulty’ firewood. Although a silly example, in this scenario, they would only be able to come after assets associated with the business if you have a business entity like an LLC . 

If you do not have an entity established, they could potentially come after your personal finances and property. The random chance of this happening is worth the minimal fees it takes to form an official business. 

2. It makes finances and bookkeeping easier

This one is more important than you might think. Having an LLC will allow you to open up a business bank account. This will enable you to keep track of revenue and expenses. It will also give you legitimacy when working with bigger clients or distributors, such as grocery stores. 

Bookkeeping

Having an LLC for bookkeeping and accounting purposes is worth it alone. Take it from someone who has jumbled both business and personal expenses in the same business account; it gets messy quickly! 

It’s extremely important to know your business numbers, and separating personal finances from business finances will make things much easier for you. You need to look at the bank account and see a clear picture of what is coming in and what is going out. 

Do yourself a favor and if you aren’t good at it, get a bookkeeper that will be able to track everything for you. There are many online bookkeeping services available, specializing in helping small businesses. You don’t need to hire them full-time; it can be more on a freelance-type of basis. 

3. An LLC will come in handy during tax time

There are many tax advantages of forming an LLC for your firewood business. Since you have your finances and bookkeeping handled, filing will be much easier come tax time. This will help you focus less on taxes and more on your business. You can do a few things now that will save you loads of time and money later on. 

You will also be able to write-off business expenses and enjoy other tax benefits of owning your own business. 

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Starting a firewood business does take some initial startup capital. Compared to other businesses, startup costs are relatively low, depending on your situation. For example, if you already have a truck, this will save you a lot of money. Remember to think about everything you will need to complete the tasks of getting the inventory (firewood) and delivering it to your buyers. In some situations, customers may come to you, but you will most likely be delivering the wood to either a person or place of business for resale.

Here is our list of itemized equipment you will probably need to start your firewood empire. 

You will certainly need a chainsaw for cutting the logs and wood. You must educate yourself on proper use if not familiar. When it comes to buying equipment for your business, quality is king. 

We suggest getting a gas-powered chainsaw that is at least 18 inches.

Log Splitter

After you have your firewood cut into pieces courtesy of the chainsaw, you will seriously want to consider a wood splitter. This will help you split your log into nice firewood-sized pieces. This will save you time, effort and will be much safer wielding an ax.

Splitters run the gamut in price, but you can get a nice electric or hydraulic splitter for under $500. Here are a couple of options depending on your budget.

For a lower startup budget

Kindling Splitter

Firewood splitting axe and hatchet, firewood cord strapping kit, sturdy gloves, truck and/or trailer.

If you plan on delivering your firewood to suppliers or customers, you cannot get around having a truck or trailer to haul it in. Is the budget a factor? You can try borrowing a truck or getting a ‘beater' in the classifieds until you can afford something better.

If you have a car, an affordable trailer for hauling firewood is a good option. If you upgrade to a truck later, you can still use the trailer to store and haul wood.

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Maybe you had the idea of starting the business because you live on a property with lots of potential trees to harvest for wood. If that’s the case, then you already have this question answered and can move on to the next phase of the plan. 

If you don’t have immediate access to wood, we will provide some examples of ways to acquire it. For sourcing wood, think creatively and explore the following sources. 

Ways to source wood when starting your firewood business

1. make a deal with friends or family with timber.

If you know someone with trees, this is a great place to start. You can ask them if you can buy the tress outright, or if they want to participate in some kind of profit-sharing. 

2. Find strangers with timber for sale.

You can find timber for sale on classified sites such as Craigslist all the time. This is a great place to start if you don’t have any connections. 

3. List an ad on Craigslist yourself.

Sometimes, people have timber, and they want it gone. Place an ad in the classifieds that state you will take or buy timber. Many will lose trees in a storm or cut them down while doing landscaping on their home. This is a great opportunity for you to get free inventory and do them a service by hauling it away.

4. Check local lumber mills.

If your firewood business is scaling and you need a lot of inventory, lumber mills could be cost-effective for you. Ask them if they have defects that didn’t pass their quality control. This wood may not be great for building a home, but I bet you it still burns. See if you can make a deal to buy the rejects at a great discount. 

Best types of wood for firewood

When it comes to the best types of wood to sell as firewood, there are a few winners that stick out. There are also some types of wood to avoid if possible. A good rule of thumb is hardwoods make for better firewood than softer woods. Softer woods will burn quicker and your fire will not last very long compared to harder woods.

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3 types of firewood wood to avoid.

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You have the equipment; you have the firewood, now it's time to get the customers for your firewood business. To help you with this process, you can ask yourself an important question.

Who will you sell to?

You will want to structure your firewood company differently depending on who you plan on selling to. For example, do you want to sell to wood stove owners in bulk, or would you primarily be focussing on small bundles for campgrounds or backyard fire pits? You may want to do both, but it might be best to focus on a specific angle when you’re getting started. It’s essential to know your target demographic and what your ideal customer looks like. 

Types of customers you may want to sell to:

1. Grocery Stores

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Have you ever seen bundles of firewood stacked up inside or outside a grocery store? Well, they didn’t get there by an employee going to the forest that day and chopping up some wood. Someone supplied them, and most likely, that someone is local. 

Selling to a grocery store is a great way to sell a lot of firewood in bulk at once. Sure, you may not be able to charge as much as a single customer, but what you lack in the margin for one sale, you will make up in bulk. Think about it; you don’t have to acquire all the customers and deliver the wood; you have one big customer and supply them. A good strategy is only going after the local grocery stores and supermarkets. 

How to get grocery stores as customers:

This is another example of where your LLC comes in handy; you want to show them you are a real business. If the grocery store or supermarket is small and local, you can probably walk right in and ask them if they are looking for a reliable firewood supplier. Make sure to have everything ready, including pricing, delivery, and production capacity.

If you target a bigger store or chain, you can try walking in and talking to the manager. A lot of stores allow branches to supply certain items locally, especially things like firewood. 

Bigger stores also have ‘buyers’ that handle the inventory and supply chain. Suppose you can find the contact information for the buyer and set up a meeting with them. The bottom line is you need to hustle and push your way through the door to talk to someone. Business is about relationships as much as anything else. 

2. People with wood-burning stoves

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This is another category that people will most likely be buying large quantities of wood from you. Having a wood-burning stove requires fuel, and that’s where you come in. For this model, you will want to have a truck or trailer to deliver to them, or perhaps they might be willing to pick it up for a reduced fee. 

How to get wood-burning stove customers:

Getting customers for wood-burning stoves isn’t as straightforward as grocery stores. One idea would be to go to wood stove stores and ask if you can leave a flyer or a stack of business cards for customers buying stoves. You could even ask to partner with them and offer a discount for a cord of wood with each stove purchase. Remember to think creatively and find a deal that will be mutually beneficial. 

Another idea is to put an ad in the classifieds such as Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Offer your firewood for sale and any details that will make the purchase decision easy for the customer. Online classifieds are still a fantastic way to get business. 

3. Weekend Warriors: Campers, Beach Goers & Backyard Pits

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These customers are your bread and butter profit-margin type. You sell a small bundle of wood for an excellent markup, including some kindling and maybe even a started log or lighter as a nice upsell. They usually get the wood out of impulse or convenience, so they don’t mind paying a premium for the grab and go benefit.

How to get the weekend warrior business:

For campers and beachgoers, you could see about getting a permit to sell out of the back of your truck or trailer. You might even be able to negotiate to rent space in a popular parking lot or store. Offering a profit share to the property owner could be enticing enough for them to let you sell your firewood. Another option would be negotiating a similar deal with an owner of strategically located private property. 

For those with backyard firepits, you can use a similar strategy with a combination of the suggestions above. You may want to think beyond grocery stores and talk to places like Lowe’s or Home Depot about carrying your firewood. Since both stores offer firepits for sale, this could be a great relationship. Offering a one-stop-shop for their firepit needs will make for some happy customers.

How much should I charge for the firewood?

Pricing is relative to who you are selling to and where you are selling. The best thing to do is to find comparables in the area by looking in classifieds, stores, etc. Essentially, the price should be what people are willing to pay. You will be able to charge more for the smaller bundles than selling bulk, but your bulk customers will be the easier sell.

A cord of wood ranges from around $130 all the way up to $400 depending on region, so make sure to do your own due diligence before pricing your firewood.

Firewood Business Startup Costs and Profit Potential

How To Start A Firewood Business In 5 Steps

The following costs should get you up and running, assuming you get your logs supply free. Due to the variation of methods of acquiring your inventory, you may need to add the price of the wood to these figures. We've also included a trailer, if you already have a truck and don't want a trailer, you can subtract that from the total costs as well.

There are also some optional expenses we've left out, such as a website or additional marketing materials.

Due to the nature of firewood, the profit can also vary. A large determining factor is your business model and who you’re selling to and in what quantities. If you get the wood for free from storms or private property, the profit will obviously be much higher than having to source your wood inventory by purchasing it. Rather than guess the profit, we will show you the range of pricing for various scenarios.

Cords Vs. Bundles

If you sell a cord of wood all at once, let’s say that’s an average of a $175 payday. However, if you break the cord into smaller bundles for vampires or firepits, you could probably sell that same cord for a higher price in total. Although a better payday, option two will require much more time and effort. 

In general, you can get about 48 bundles of wood per cord. Let’s say you can sell a bundle of firewood for $6.00, as Tractor Supply does . 

48 x $6.00 = $288

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How to Start a Firewood Business

Starting a firewood business is an excellent option if you’re looking for a way to make some extra money. You can start small, with just a truck and chainsaw, and grow your business as demand increases. Here’s everything you need to know about How to Start a Firewood Business: 

First, you’ll need to acquire the necessary equipment.

A truck or trailer is essential for transporting the firewood, and a chainsaw will make quick work of cutting it into manageable pieces. You’ll also need gloves, safety glasses, and chaps or other protective clothing to keep yourself safe while working with the saw. 

Once you have your equipment, find a good source of wood. If you have access to your own land with trees that can be harvested, that’s ideal. Otherwise, look for sources of fallen timber or contact local tree service companies to inquire about purchasing their unwanted wood.

How to Start a Firewood Business Step By Step Guide 

  • Research the market for your firewood business
  • Decide if there is a demand for firewood in your area and what price you could charge for your services
  • Create a business plan for your firewood business
  • This should include start-up costs, marketing strategies, and how you will generate revenue
  • Choose a location for your business
  • If you are selling firewood door-to-door, consider the areas with the most foot traffic
  • If you are operating out of a physical store, choose a location with high visibility and easy access to potential customers
  • Obtain the necessary permits and licenses to run your business legally in your area
  • Check with your local government to see what type of permit or license you need to sell firewood commercially
  • Purchase supplies for your firewood business, including wood logs, Kindling, Firestarter’s, and other tools necessary for chopping and storing wood safely
  • 6 Set up an online presence for your business by creating a website or social media accounts where customers can learn more about your services and purchase firewood

So You Want To Start A Firewood Business?

Firewood Business Plan Template

If you’re considering starting a firewood business, you’ll need a solid plan. A firewood business plan template can help you get started. Here’s what you need to include in your template: 

  • Executive Summary 2. Company Description 3. Market Analysis 
  • Sales and Marketing Plan 5. Operational Plan 6. Financial Plan 

Executive Summary: The executive summary is a brief overview of your company and your plans for the future. It should include your company name, location, contact information, and a short description of your products or services. 

It should also outline your target market, marketing strategy, and sales goals. Finally, it should discuss your financial needs and projections for the future. Company Description: 

This section will provide more details about your company, including its history, mission statement, and any relevant industry information.

Is a Firewood Business Worth It?

There are many things to consider when starting a firewood business. The most crucial factor is whether there is a demand for firewood in your area. Other considerations include the cost of materials and equipment, time and labor required, and any necessary permits or licenses. 

A firewood business could be very profitable if you live in an area with a cold climate and lots of trees. Firewood is a renewable resource that people will always need for heating their homes. The key to success is ensuring that your wood is dry, clean, and cut to the correct size. 

You’ll also need to have good customer service skills and be able to deliver the wood promptly.

How Much Money Can I Make Selling Firewood?

To make money selling firewood, you will need to find a reliable source of wood and have a way to transport it. You will also need to determine the going rate for firewood in your area.

If you can find a reliable source of wood, you can expect to make between $200 and $400 per cord. 

A cord is defined as 128 cubic feet (4′ x 4′ x 8′). It would fill up a standard pickup truck bed to give you an idea of how much wood that is. To maximize your profits, it is best to sell your firewood during winter when demand is highest.

You can also sell bundles of smaller pieces of wood which are perfect for kindling. If you package and market your firewood correctly, you can profit from selling this valuable resource!

Can You Make Money Selling Firewood Bundles?

Yes, you can make money selling firewood bundles. The amount of money you can make will depend on some factors, including the quality of the wood, the quantity of timber you have to sell, and the price you charge per bundle.

If you have a lot of high-quality firewood to sell, you could make a significant amount of money.

How Much Money Can You Make With a Firewood Processor?

Assuming you’re asking about a wood-burning stove, the amount of money you can make with a firewood processor depends on the cost of your materials and how much time you’re willing to spend harvesting and processing wood.

If you own your own land and have access to free or low-cost trees, your potential earnings are higher. If you’re buying firewood from a third party, your profits will be lower. 

The average cord of firewood sells for around $100, though prices can vary depending on location and demand. A complete cable equals 128 cubic feet (4′ x 4′ x 8′), so if you’re selling by the cord, you’ll need to harvest and process enough wood to fill that volume. Depending on the size of your firewood processor, you can expect to produce anywhere from 1-5 cords per hour. 

Of course, other costs are associated with running a firewood business, such as fuel for your equipment, insurance, storage fees, etc.

But if you have a steady supply of customers willing to pay for quality firewood, it can be a profitable venture.

Finally we learn How to Start a Firewood Business? This blog post covers the basics of starting a firewood business.

It discusses the equipment needed, where to source wood, price your product, and market your business. Anyone can start a successful firewood business with some hard work and dedication.

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Have a sharp eye for tons of dead trees and ready to bear a sweet side hustle?

If yes, well done; you’re onto something extraordinary. It’s time for you to start an exciting firewood venture!

However, starting a firewood business demands more than just splitting the logs and selling them. Surprisingly, it requires thorough preparation and a solid business plan.

Well, we understand that creating an actionable business plan seems challenging. And that’s why we are here to help you with our firewood business plan template !

It will simplify your planning process and help you outline your goals and strategies to launch a successful firewood business. It also presents the essential components you need to include in a well-written business plan.

So, let’s start by understanding what is a firewood business plan.

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What is a Firewood Business Plan?

A firewood business plan is a professional living document that details the business objectives, strategies, and financial aspects of starting and running a firewood business.

It serves as a strategic roadmap, describing how the firewood business will operate, its market research, marketing efforts, and the methods to earn gross profit margins.

It also highlights the current condition of your business and lays out a growth plan for the next few years.

Why You Need a Firewood Business Plan?

Whether you’re venturing into a new firewood business or aiming to expand an existing one, you’ll need a comprehensive business plan.

A professional business plan helps you organize your business ideas effectively and guides you to determine the potential risks and obstacles that your business will probably face in the future.

If you’re applying for a bank loan or trying to draw investors, a well-written business plan will help you gain their trust and secure funding.

It further helps you create measurable goals and track your progress. This will motivate you and your team members to perform better and achieve more milestones.

Once you have established your firewood business, you’re bound to make incorrect assumptions. At that time, a business plan helps you recognize your mistakes and revise your business strategies to get back on track.

Now, it’s time to explore the key elements of a firewood business plan.

Key Components of a Firewood Business Plan

1. executive summary.

An executive summary is the first section, providing a quick overview of the entire firewood business plan.

Generally, it is written at the end when the whole business plan is ready as it summarizes the most important points of the plan.

You may start by introducing your business, including the name of your firewood business, its location, the type of firewood business (E.g., firewood delivery, production, firewood wholesale), etc.

Next, outline the following key elements in your summary:

  • Business target
  • Firewood industry and market opportunity
  • Marketing strategy
  • Target customers
  • The management team of your business
  • Financial outlook

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2. Company Overview

The company overview section provides detailed information about your business. It includes business name, legal structure, location, history, and future goals.

You may start this section by describing what kind of firewood company you run and the name of it. For instance, you might specialize in any of the following:

  • Firewood production and distribution
  • Firewood retail or wholesale
  • Firewood delivery services
  • Seasoned sales
  • Firewood packaging and bundling

Next, mention the legal business structure, whether it’s a sole proprietorship, partnership, s-corp, LLC, or others. Also, outline where your business is located and why you prefer that place.

Briefly list the names of the company owners or partners. And try to summarize your business’s core values and principles in your mission statement and future aspirations.

In addition to that, clearly describe your business history, future goals, and what milestones or awards you have achieved to date.

3. Industry and Market Analysis

The industry analysis is a detailed breakdown of the external business environment. It provides a deep understanding of the specific industries or sectors you wish to serve.

This section highlights the clear picture of your firewood industry. It includes the broader firewood market, target customers, market trends, potential challenges, and growth opportunities.

So, you’ll need to conduct thorough market research and industry analysis for a successful firewood business.

Here’s the list of elements you should include in this section:

Market trends

Analyze the emerging trends that affect your business. It could be changes in customer demands, buying patterns, etc. Also, discuss how your business will cope with those trends.

Market size and growth potential

Give a comprehensive overview of your market size and growth potential. Consider market growth factors and describe how you intend to deal with the growth opportunity.

Target market segment

Give details of the target market you serve or wish to serve. Through proper research, try to define your ideal customer and specify which services they prefer. Here are a few examples of customer segments for the firewood business:

  • Individuals
  • Parks & campgrounds
  • Local businesses that use firewood, such as hotels, cafes, shops

4. Competitor Analysis

The competitor analysis section is essential to identify and analyze your key competitors in the industry, including direct and indirect competitors.

Direct competitors can be other firewood businesses near your location, while indirect competitors can be retailers of gas or electric stoves and grocery stores that keep an internal source of firewood inventory.

You should also check out what the competitors are doing, including their pricing strategy, product & service offerings, and how they promote themselves. Try to document their strengths and weaknesses.

This will help you explain your areas of competitive advantage and show potential investors that you’re ready to thrive.

5. Product and Service Offerings

The product and service offerings section should clearly describe what your business will offer to its potential customers. It helps you define what you are selling and how it fulfills customer necessities.

For your firewood business, it encloses the types of firewood (birch, maple, or oak wood) and a range of services aimed at purchasing, stacking, or selling firewood for a profit.

You may start by describing the specific products and services you will be offering. For instance, you sell firewood for campsites as well as small bundles for fire pits.

Also, mention any additional services that your firewood company provides. For example, stove installation & repair, specific packaging options, or equipment rentals like firewood racks.

6. Management Team

The management team section provides a detailed description of the individuals responsible for running your daily business operations.

A strong and dedicated management team helps you demonstrate your business’s ability to succeed in the industry. So, highlight your key managers’ responsibilities, qualifications, and experience that benefit your business.

You may introduce your management team, including the store manager, inventory management staff, logistics manager, sales executives, or accountant.

Mention the experience and qualifications of each manager, as well as their responsibilities and roles. If they have any relevant experience in firewood businesses, explain how it will contribute to your business.

Additionally, try to include a compensation plan and an advisory board for your firewood business.

7. Marketing Plan

As the name suggests, the marketing strategy outlines how your products or service offerings are displayed and reach your target audience.

It helps you develop several methods and strategies to attract new customers and retain existing ones. Consider the following marketing strategies for your firewood company:

  • Advertise in local newspapers or magazines
  • Distribute flyers
  • Broadcast on television and radio stations
  • Build a strong online presence through a professional website & local SEO
  • Social media advertising and Google ads
  • Use email marketing
  • Networking or partnerships with small businesses
  • Loyalty programs or discounts on bulk orders

8. Operations Plan

The operational plan provides an overview of the day-to-day processes required to run your business effectively. It helps you focus on achieving your business goals that you’ve explained in the earlier sections.

You may describe all the procedures and activities involved in your business operations, from staffing requirements and sourcing the raw material to delivering the final product to the customers.

Also, highlight how it directly impacts the quality of your services and try to pique the reader’s interest.

Here are a few important elements to add to your operations plan:

Everyday Short-term Processes

Outline the various aspects of your operations, including sourcing wood, storage facilities, wood processing, seasoning & drying, and scheduling efficient delivery. Also, find reliable suppliers and detail the sustainable practices and procedures for ensuring the quality of the wood.

Staffing Requirements

Specify your staffing requirements, including the number of employees, log cutters, machine operators, administrative staff, or delivery personnel needed. Define their responsibilities, qualifications, and the training programs you implement for safety and equipment operation.

Equipment needed

List the necessary equipment used in your business, such as  firewood processor, chainsaws, log splitters, conveyors, and bundlers. Explain how it will enhance the efficiency of your business operations and also outline maintenance schedules for equipment.

9. Financial Plan

Your financial plan is the most important section for potential investors as it provides a clear idea of your business’s financial projections for the first few years.

It includes startup costs, continuous operating expenses, revenue projections, expected profit margins, etc. It will help you evaluate your business’s financial health and growth potential in the long run.

Here are some key elements you may include in your plan:

Income statement

It is more commonly known as a profit and loss statement, showing your business revenue and then subtracting expenses to check whether you earned a profit or not.

Cash flow statement

Cash flow statements help you determine how much money you’ll need to start a new business or grow an existing one and ensure that you never go out of money.

Balance sheet

A projected balance sheet helps you document your firewood business’s assets, liabilities, and equity. Balance sheets include many details so try to simplify them to key points you need to know.

From the above financial statements, you may identify the funding needs and evaluate the funding resources for your company, including bank loans, SBA-guaranteed loans, investors, or grant funding.

Things to Consider Before Starting a Firewood Business

Before launching your own firewood business, you’ll need to establish a strong foundation for a successful and sustainable business operation. Here are a few key things to consider:

Market demand

First of all, you need to assess the significant demand for firewood.  This includes specifying potential customers, understanding their specific needs and buying habits, identifying peak demand periods, etc.

Legal Compliance

Once you’ve recognized demand, it’s time to research and obtain the necessary permits and business licenses to run your firewood business legally. Also, be aware of environmental regulations.

Sourcing of wood

It’s also essential to secure a reliable source of wood supply. Consider having contracts with local landowners and forest management services or try to purchase rights to harvest from specific areas.

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Frequently asked questions, why do you need a firewood business plan.

You can consider the following key elements in a successful firewood business plan:

  • Executive summary
  • Company overview
  • Industry and market research
  • Competitor analysis
  • Products and service offerings
  • Management team
  • Operations plan
  • Financial plan

Is there any particular season to start a firewood business?

Yes. In many regions, firewood demand rises in late summer and autumn as people start preparing for winter, making this a peak time for firewood sales. So, starting a firewood business before this peak season can help you capitalize on the increased demand.

What factors are used to determine the price of firewood?

Pricing for firewood can be affected by several factors, such as wood type, availability, processing costs (cutting, splitting, or drying), delivery time, and local demand. Also, consider exploring local market rates to set competitive prices.

How can I get funding for my firewood business?

There are multiple ways to get funding for your firewood business, but self-funding or personal savings can be one of the most efficient and speedy funding options. Here are some other options for funding:

  • Business credit card
  • Crowdfunding
  • Angel investors
  • Partnerships

Is there any business insurance requirement for my firewood venture?

Yes, there are several insurance requirements for a firewood business to manage unforeseen circumstances. It’s advisable to include general liability insurance and vehicle insurance. Try to reach local insurance professionals to know more, as insurance requirements may differ based on location and business structure.

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Firewood Business Plan

How to Write a Firewood Business Plan?

Firewood Business Plan is an outline of your overall firewood business. The firewood business plan should include a 5 year financial projection, marketing plan, industry analysis, organizational overview, operational overview and finally an executive summary. Remember to write your executive summary at the end as it is considered as a snapshot of the overall business plan. You need to be careful while writing the firewood business plan as you need to consider various factors that can impact the business’s success. Read the sample firewood business plan in order to have a clear understanding of the process.

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Table of Contents

Executive summary, how to write an executive summary.

An executive summary should include four sections: an overview, a mission, a vision and an industry overview. The overview section should include details such as the business name, founder details and primary services and products. You can also include any USPs to highlight your competitive advantage. Click on this box to read the details of executive summary writing process. The executive summary should be written at the end and it should inspire the reader to go through the entire business plan. Checkout this sample executive summary for your firewood business plan.

Chris Miller, an enterprising individual, started the rapidly expanding firewood supply company Forest Flame Firewood in the verdant woods close to Springfield. consumers include restaurants and outdoor event planners in addition to residential consumers like campers and homeowners who are interested in purchasing excellent firewood that has been acquired in a sustainable manner. Chris Miller, who has a strong background in forestry management and a strong dedication to environmental protection, has established Forest Flame as a company that provides sustainable practices while simultaneously satisfying the need for premium firewood.

Mission: Forest Flame Firewood is devoted to providing clients with high-quality firewood that has been sustainably harvested. In addition to satisfying consumers’ demands for heating and cooking, the company’s aim is to enhance forest management practices and promote environmental protection via the delivery of firewood. This mission statement shows the company’s dedication to finding a harmonious blend of meeting consumer needs and being environmentally conscious.

Vision: With a focus on environmental ethics, high-quality goods, and customer-centric services, Forest Flame Firewood aspires to become a prominent firewood provider. While staying true to its principles of sustainability and quality, the firm plans to broaden its client base to include residential, commercial, and recreational sectors. Forest Flame’s long-term goal is to raise firewood industry awareness about the need of responsible wood use and environmental protection.

Industry Overview

Particularly in areas with abundant forest resources, the firewood business in the US is a vital and ever-changing aspect of the economy. The ever-present need for firewood for domestic heating, cooking, and leisure activities propels the industry forward. Sustainable firewood has becoming more popular as people look for ways to reduce their environmental impact and use renewable energy. Camping and backyard get-togethers, which rely on firewood, are becoming more popular, which is good news for the industry’s development.

Financial Highlights

Earnings & profitability.

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Break-Even Analysis

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Business Description

Business Name: Forest Flame Firewood

Founders:Chris Miller

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Legal Structure: LLC

Location: Miami

Goals & Objectives:

  • Build a Strong Client Base: Within the first year of business, strive to acquire and keep a varied spectrum of clientele, including both established musicians and new local artists.
  • Enhance Brand Recognition: Create a solid reputation for your company in Miami’s music industry by actively participating in social media, forming relationships with local music events, and using targeted marketing.
  • Deliver High-Quality Productions: Maintain a stellar reputation by regularly releasing recordings of the highest quality that are on par with or above expectations in the field.
  • Expand Services Portfolio: Include more music production services, seminars, and workshops in your service offering within two years.
  • Achieve Financial Stability: Accomplish a financially sound strategy that generates consistent revenue growth throughout the first three years of operation.
  • Foster a Creative Community: Build an atmosphere that encourages teamwork and creativity, and that producers and artists will want to work in.
  • Incorporate Cutting-Edge Technology: Maintain a leading position in the business by consistently updating and investing in state-of-the-art recording equipment and software.
  • Develop Strategic Partnerships: To broaden your reach and improve the quality of your services, team up with nearby companies, music schools, and studios.
  • Receive Industry Recognition: Within the next five years, strive to receive local music production honors, either as a winner or a nominee.
  • Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Take part in community service programs and adopt environmentally responsible habits as a way to give back to your neighborhood.

Services: 

  • Premium Firewood Supply : Depending on your burning preferences and requirements, provide a range of high-quality firewoods, such as seasoned hardwoods and softwoods.
  • Customized Bundling: Make it possible for clients to buy according to their needs by offering several bundling alternatives, such as smaller bundles for camping excursions or larger cables for home heating.
  • Sustainable Harvesting Consultation: Provide local landowners or forestry businesses with advice on sustainable wood harvesting methods that prioritize ethical and environmentally friendly techniques.
  • Delivery and Stacking Services: Assist clients with wood storage and upkeep by offering delivery alternatives to their locations and stacking services.
  • Kindling and Fire Starter Kits: To meet the varied demands of people who use firewood, you should broaden your product offerings to include kindling, natural fire starters, and fire safety supplies.
  • Seasonal Subscriptions: Launch a subscription business that delivers firewood to consumers on a regular basis based on their use habits; this way, they can rest certain that they will always have firewood on hand.
  • Firewood for Special Events: Provide a tailored service for gatherings requiring bigger amounts of firewood, such as outdoor weddings, festivals, or business retreats.
  • Eco-Friendly Initiatives: To attract customers who are concerned about the environment, you could launch and publicize green projects. For example, for every cord sold, you should plant a tree.
  • Educational Workshops: To position your company as an industry leader, provide seminars on topics such as firewood selection, safe burning techniques, and efficient stove use.
  • Collaboration with Local Businesses: Expand your market reach by partnering with local companies like barbecue restaurants, outdoor events, and campers to offer firewood.

Financial Overview

Startup cost, revenue & cost projection, profitability & cash flow projection, business model, tips on business model canvas.

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Tips on SWOT Analysis

A SWOT analysis is integral to the firewood business plan. It offers a clear lens into a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This self-awareness enables effective resource allocation and strategic positioning against competitors. Businesses can mitigate risks, make informed decisions and set realistic goals. In addition, presenting a SWOT analysis in a business plan communicates to stakeholders that the company possesses a deep understanding of its market environment. In essence, SWOT ensures a business’s strategy is grounded in reality enhancing its chances of success.

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Marketing Plan

How to write your marketing plan.

In your firewood business plan, the marketing plan concisely focuses on customer engagement & competitive strategies, incorporating a marketing budget, promotional channels, brand management and a go-to-market approach. It requires understanding the target audience and competition, setting defined marketing goals and developing a strategy that blends these elements. This approach ensures efficient budget use, leverages appropriate channels for promotion, maintains brand integrity and executes a solid market entry strategy.

Promotional Channels

Social media marketing – $15,000 (30%).

  • Focus on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
  • Share content showcasing the quality and sustainability of the firewood, customer testimonials, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the harvesting process.
  • Use targeted ads to reach homeowners, camping enthusiasts, and local businesses.

Website and SEO:

  • Update the website to be visually appealing, informative, and user-friendly, highlighting the sustainability aspect.
  • Regularly post blog content on topics like sustainable firewood use, best practices for wood burning, and firewood storage tips.
  • Optimize the website for search engines with keywords related to firewood sales, sustainable firewood, and local service areas.

Email Marketing:

  • Develop a monthly newsletter featuring updates, special offers, and educational content about firewood and sustainable practices.
  • Segment the email list to tailor messages for different customer groups like residential clients, commercial businesses, and occasional purchasers.

Local Partnerships:

  • Collaborate with local businesses, such as campgrounds, barbecue restaurants, and outdoor event organizers.
  • Sponsor local community events and offer firewood bundles as prizes or giveaways.

Community Engagement and Influencer Collaborations:

  • Engage with local environmental influencers and community leaders to promote sustainable firewood usage.
  • Participate in community events and initiatives to increase brand visibility.

Direct Mail and Local Advertising:

  • Send out brochures or flyers to local neighborhoods, especially in areas known for wood-burning practices.
  • Invest in local advertising through newspapers, community bulletins, and sponsorships of local sports teams or events.

Referral Program:

  • Implement a referral program where customers get a discount or a free bundle for referring new clients.
  • Encourage word-of-mouth promotion among current customers.

Brand Management

Social media marketing.

  • Brand Voice and Visual Identity: Develop a brand voice that communicates reliability, environmental responsibility, and quality. Use a consistent visual style across platforms featuring your firewood products, sustainable practices, and customer experiences.
  • User-Generated Content: Encourage customers to share their experiences using your firewood, such as photos or stories of cozy fireplaces or campfires, and repost these to build trust and authenticity.
  • Live Sessions: Host live sessions on platforms like Facebook or Instagram, showcasing your sustainable harvesting processes, firewood preparation techniques, and Q&A sessions with forestry experts.

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Local SEO

  • Ad Copy: Focus your ad copy on the quality, sustainability, and variety of your firewood products. Highlight any unique services like delivery or subscription options.
  • Website Optimization: Ensure your website is attractive, informative, and SEO-optimized with relevant keywords such as “sustainable firewood”, “quality firewood near me”, and “firewood delivery services”.
  • Google My Business: Regularly update your Google My Business profile with photos, services offered, and customer reviews to enhance local search visibility.

Email Marketing

  • Newsletter: Share updates about new products, sustainable harvesting practices, special offers, and showcase customer testimonials or success stories.
  • Segmentation: Create tailored email content for different customer segments like residential users, commercial clients, and seasonal campers.

Local Partnerships and Sponsorships

  • Community Events: Partner with local events, especially outdoor and environmental initiatives, offering firewood supplies or sponsorships.
  • Collaboration with Local Businesses: Work with campgrounds, outdoor venues, and local stores for cross-promotional opportunities.

Content Marketing

  • Educational Content: Produce blog posts, videos, and infographics about sustainable firewood usage, best practices for wood-burning, and tips for firewood storage.
  • Behind-the-Scenes: Share insights into the sustainable sourcing and preparation of your firewood, highlighting your commitment to environmental stewardship.

Influencer and Community Collaborations

  • Partnerships with Local Influencers: Collaborate with local environmental influencers or outdoor enthusiasts who can showcase the use of your firewood in real-life settings.
  • Content Collaboration: Co-create content that highlights both the quality of your firewood and the environmental ethos of your business.

Offline Advertising

  • Local Media and Print: Advertise in local community newsletters, outdoor recreation magazines, and on local radio stations. Ensure the ads reflect the eco-friendly and quality nature of your business.
  • Community Boards and Local Stores: Place flyers and business cards in local stores, community centers, and camping sites.

Referral Program

  • Incentivize Referrals: Offer discounts or additional firewood to clients who refer new customers to your business.

Go To Market Strategy

Online presence and community engagement.

  • Professional Website: Develop a website showcasing the variety and quality of your firewood, sustainable practices, and services like delivery. Include an easy ordering system and customer testimonials.
  • Content Marketing: Publish blog posts or articles about sustainable firewood usage, best burning practices, and insights into the environmental impact of wood sourcing.
  • Local Directory Listings: Ensure your business is listed in local online directories and environmental portals to enhance local search visibility.
  • Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses such as campgrounds, BBQ restaurants, and outdoor event planners to offer promotional deals and build a network within the community.

Studio Launch Event and Promotional Offers

  • Grand Opening Event: Host an event to introduce your business to the community. Invite local residents, businesses, and environmental groups to understand your services and sustainability ethos.
  • Introductory Discounts: Offer special rates or bundled packages for first-time customers or during specific seasons to attract new clients.

Digital Marketing and Customer Relations

  • Social Media Campaigns: Use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to showcase your products and share customer experiences, focusing on the quality and sustainability of your firewood.
  • Email Marketing: Send a regular newsletter with updates on new products, special offers, and environmental news to keep your audience informed and engaged.
  • Loyalty Program: Implement a program that rewards repeat customers with discounts, special offers, or priority delivery services.

Brand Awareness and Public Relations

  • Local Media Outreach: Collaborate with local media for features or interviews about sustainable firewood practices and your business’s contribution to the community.
  • Community Involvement: Actively participate in local environmental events or sponsor community programs to enhance brand visibility and showcase your commitment to sustainability.
  • Influencer Partnerships: Partner with local environmental influencers or community figures for promotions and content sharing.

Performance Tracking

  • Analytics and Feedback: Use tools like Google Analytics and customer surveys to monitor the effectiveness of your marketing strategies and gather feedback.
  • Adaptation: Be prepared to adjust your strategies based on performance data, customer feedback, and evolving market trends.

Organizational Overview

How to write your organizational overview.

Organizational overview in a firewood business plan provides a snapshot of how a company is structured and operates. It outlines the ownership structure, roles, responsibilities of key management personnel and the reporting hierarchy within the organization. This section offers stakeholders, investors and other readers a clear understanding of the company’s leadership and its chain of command. Additionally, it may give insight into the company’s culture, values and operational philosophy. firewood business plan

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Located at the crossroads of eco-friendliness and business acumen, Forest Timber Firewood is Chris Miller’s brainchild. Starting with a strong desire to protect the environment and an insatiable appetite for adventure, he eventually found himself immersed in sustainable forestry and wood management. When it comes to the ethical procurement and distribution of firewood, Chris has a rare combination of knowledge thanks to his formal education and practical experience in sustainable forest operations.

Chris stands out in the firewood market because to his extensive background in sustainable approaches. He has refined his abilities and gained a deeper grasp of the ecological effect of his company’s operations via his work in environmental conservation and forestry. As a result of this expertise, Green Timber Firewood is able to guarantee that their whole process, from sourcing to delivery, is environmentally responsible.

Chris has set out on his entrepreneurial adventure with the goal of building a company that provides services outside the conventional realm of firewood. Living sustainably and making a good impact on the community and environment are two of his main goals at Green Timber Firewood. From using only the highest quality timber that has been responsibly harvested to establishing environmentally conscious policies, his dedication to excellence and innovation shines through in every facet of the company.

In addition, Chris’s impact on the community goes beyond only his company. To bring attention to the need of responsible forestry methods and sustainable wood consumption, he takes part in environmental events and educational programs in his community. He has big plans for Green Timber Firewood, and they include more than simply running a profitable company. He wants to make sure that the firewood sector is more environmentally responsible. To Chris, it is possible to have a prosperous business and yet be conscientious of the environment; he wants his firm to be an example of this.

Positions and Responsibilities

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Chris Miller:

Chris Miller, Green Timber Firewood’s chief executive officer, sets the company’s long-term vision, directs daily operations, and represents the company at trade shows and other industry gatherings. Chris oversees the company’s resources, takes crucial choices, and keeps everyone in the loop.

Operations Manager:

Daily activities are overseen by this manager, who is also responsible for the procurement, processing, and distribution of firewood. They check that all operations are in line with efficiency and environmental requirements.

Sustainability and Procurement Specialist:

Responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental rules, establishing and maintaining connections with local forestry services, and obtaining wood responsibly are the major aspects of this profession. They play an essential role in ensuring that the company’s operations are environmentally friendly.

Customer Service and Sales Representative:

Answers calls, takes reservations, and closes deals. Relationship management with clients, customer satisfaction, and order processing are all areas where they excel.

Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator:

Promotes Green Timber Firewood by creating and implementing marketing plans. In addition to managing the company’s web presence, they actively participate in community activities and work to increase brand recognition in the local market.

Financial Controller:

Responsible for managing the company’s finances, including accounts, budgets, and invoices. They provide valuable insights for the development and sustainability of the organization via financial planning and reporting.

Inventory and Quality Control Manager:

Oversees the firewood inventory, making sure it is well-managed and of high quality. In order to keep the firewood of the highest quality for the consumers, they also manage its preparation and storage.

Logistics and Delivery Coordinator:

Manages the logistics and delivery schedules to provide firewood to consumers quickly and efficiently. The success of the business and happiness of its customers depend on this position.

Maintenance and Equipment Technician:

In charge of the upkeep and repair of machinery used in the processing and transportation of wood. They keep all vehicles and equipment in top operating condition, which improves operational efficiency and decreases downtime.

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Operational Overview

 Standard Firewood Supply

  • We provide premium, season-ready firewood that is great for cooking, heating, and outdoor activities.
  • Various wood kinds and bundle sizes are available for purchase.

 Sustainable Harvesting and Custom Orders

  • Giving out firewood that has been sustainably harvested so as to do as little harm as possible to the environment.
  • Make your own orders based on the dimensions and species of wood that best suit your needs.

 Delivery and Stacking Services

  • Customers may take advantage of our delivery service, which includes the option to stack the firewood for added convenience.

 Seasonal Subscription Services

  • Establishing subscription models that provide regular delivery of firewood based on consumer use patterns, guaranteeing a steady supply all year round.

 Camping and Outdoor Solutions

  • Camping gear packages include kindling and easy-to-burn choices for all your outdoor adventures.
  • Working together with nearby campgrounds and outdoor spaces to establish supply contracts.

Educational Workshops and Sustainable Living Advocacy

  • Holding seminars on eco-friendly firewood burning techniques, responsible consumption, and sustainable behaviors.
  • Advocating for eco-friendly lifestyles via instructional materials and public engagement.

Firewood Processing Services

  • Servicing clients who possess wood but don’t have the means to handle it by doing tasks such as splitting or seasoning it.

 Wholesale and Retail Partnerships

  • Creating alliances to serve local companies, such hardware shops and garden centers, wholesale.
  • Retail choices for clients to buy from your establishment or local partners.

 Community Engagement and Support

  • Participating in community activities, donating firewood for neighborhood gatherings, and participating in philanthropic projects.

Online Sales and Custom Orders

  • Conveniently selling firewood and associated items using an online ordering system.

Industry Analysis

Tips on industry analysis.

The industry analysis section of the firewood business plan offers a detailed exploration of the market environment. It identifies current challenges and potential opportunities within the industry, segments the target market to pinpoint specific consumer demographics, assesses the market’s overall size for growth potential and examines influential industry forces. This thorough analysis is essential for developing strategic business approaches, aligning objectives with market trends and positioning the company for competitive success.

With a projected CAGR of 4.2% between 2021 and 2031, the worldwide firewood market is anticipated to reach USD 1.5 billion by the year 2031. Several reasons are propelling the market forward. One of them is the growing need for eco-friendly heating solutions. Another is the increasing popularity of outdoor leisure activities and the increasing disposable incomes in emerging nations.

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By 2030, the worldwide firewood market is expected to be worth more than $25 billion, demonstrating its dynamic and expanding nature. With more and more people realizing the environmental advantages of firewood over fossil fuels and the increasing popularity of outdoor cooking and residential fires, the demand for firewood is likely to skyrocket in the years to come. Even though there are a lot of small and medium-sized businesses in the market, big names like Rentech and Enviva Partners provide a wide variety of goods and services to customers all over the world. Problems that firewood producers have include increasing wood prices and rules governing forest management methods. They are concentrating on environmentally friendly methods and creating new technology to adjust.

Some of the most important developments propelling the sector forward include certification, technology, and sustainability. Educating customers on the advantages of firewood, forming partnerships with local companies, offering a range of firewood products, and providing value-added services are all ways that firewood firms may profit on these trends. companies selling firewood may boost their visibility, gain customer loyalty, and set themselves up for success in the long run by focusing on a certain niche market, expanding their internet presence, providing delivery services, forming partnerships with other local companies, and being engaged in the community.

Other key trends and stats:

  • Growing Demand for Sustainable Fuel: Increased consumer preference for sustainable, eco-friendly fuel sources is boosting the demand for firewood, especially sustainably sourced varieties.
  • Technological Advancements: Innovations in wood processing, seasoning, and delivery have made firewood more accessible and convenient, enhancing its appeal as a primary or secondary fuel source.
  • Rise in Outdoor Activities: The growing popularity of outdoor activities like camping and backyard gatherings is driving up the demand for firewood as a source of heat and for cooking.
  • Economic Contribution and Employment: The firewood industry plays a significant role in local and regional economies, particularly in forested areas, providing jobs in forestry, transportation, and sales.

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Industry Problems 

  • Seasonal Demand: Fluctuating sales due to seasonal demand.
  • Supply and Sourcing: Ensuring a consistent supply of quality firewood.
  • Quality Control: Maintaining consistent firewood quality.
  • Competition: Standing out in a competitive market.
  • Regulations and Permits: Navigating local regulations and permits.
  • Storage and Seasoning: Proper storage and seasoning practices.
  • Delivery and Logistics: Efficiently managing deliveries.
  • Customer Service: Providing excellent customer support.
  • Environmental Concerns: Addressing sustainability.
  • Market Trends: Staying updated on industry trends.

Industry Opportunities

Flexible Pricing Models

  • Make use of tiered pricing or bundle packages to accommodate customers with varying budgets. One way to do this is to provide varying rates for firewood according on factors like delivery service, wood kind, and amount bought.
  • Provide discounted prices to clients who sign longer-term contracts or who are repeat customers. With this, you can increase client loyalty and guarantee a constant flow of funds.
  • If you want to boost sales during sluggish times, you can think about running seasonal deals or discounts.

Efficient Sourcing and Delivery

  • The best way to guarantee a steady supply of affordable, high-quality firewood is to form solid partnerships with dependable providers.
  • To save money and time, streamline delivery routes and invest in transportation equipment that works.
  • To cater to a broader spectrum of consumers, you may think about providing a variety of delivery alternatives including curbside, stacking, and inside delivery.

Quality Assurance and Sustainability

  • To make sure that the firewood you get is of the right kind, size, and moisture content, you should put in place rigorous quality control measures.
  • In order to lessen your company’s influence on the environment, be sure you get your firewood from sustainable forestry operations.
  • Give some thought to selling certified firewood that satisfies stringent environmental and quality requirements.

Marketing and Sales

  • Create a robust digital presence, including a website and social media profiles, to advertise your wares to a larger demographic.
  • Join in on local marketing events like farmers markets, house exhibits, and community gatherings to meet prospective clients in your neighborhood.
  • In order to draw in new consumers and reward loyal ones, you should run promotions or discount sales.

Customer Service

  • Deliver outstanding customer service by addressing problems efficiently, reacting quickly to questions, and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Give customers a choice of easy ways to pay, including online purchasing and the use of credit cards.
  • To find out what customers think and where you can make improvements, set up a feedback system.

Community Involvement

  • To network and get your name out there, get active with community groups and activities in your area.
  • Show your support for the community by donating firewood to nonprofits or sponsoring a local sports team.
  • Collaborate with nearby enterprises, like landscaping firms or home improvement shops, to advertise your goods and services to a wider audience.

Target Market Segmentation

Geographic segmentation.

Residential customers : Focus on homeowners in areas with a high demand for firewood, such as regions with cold winters or those with a growing interest in outdoor fireplaces and cooking.

Commercial customers: Target businesses that use firewood for heating, cooking, or outdoor events, such as restaurants, campgrounds, and event venues.

Specific neighborhoods or communities: Identify neighborhoods or communities with a strong interest in sustainability or environmental consciousness, as they may be more receptive to eco-friendly firewood options.

Demographic Segmentation

Age groups: Cater to different age groups, such as younger homeowners just starting out or older adults who may require assistance with firewood delivery and stacking.

Income levels : Offer a range of firewood options, from affordable bundled firewood for budget-conscious customers to premium seasoned firewood for those seeking higher quality.

Homeownership status: Focus on homeowners, as they are the primary consumers of firewood for residential use.

Psychographic Segmentation

Homeowners seeking convenience and comfort: Target homeowners who value convenience and comfort, offering options like delivery, stacking, and storage services.

Outdoor enthusiasts and campers: Appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and campers by offering high-quality firewood suitable for outdoor activities, such as campfires and outdoor cooking.

Environmentally conscious consumers: Target eco-conscious consumers by providing sustainably sourced firewood and promoting eco-friendly practices.

Behavioral Segmentation

Regular firewood users: Focus on customers who regularly purchase firewood, offering loyalty programs, discounts for repeat purchases, and seasonal promotions.

Newcomers to firewood usage: Educate and inform newcomers to firewood usage about the benefits and proper use of firewood, offering starter kits and instructional materials.

Customers with specific firewood needs: Cater to customers with specific firewood needs, such as those requiring wood for cooking, fireplaces, or outdoor events.

Technological Segmentation

Online consumers: Offer convenient online ordering and payment options for customers who prefer to purchase firewood digitally.

Homeowners with smart home systems: Integrate firewood storage and delivery services with smart home systems for added convenience and automation.

Customers seeking innovative firewood solutions: Explore and introduce innovative firewood solutions, such as moisture-resistant firewood or pre-cut firewood for specific uses, to attract tech-savvy customers.

Market Size

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  • Total Addressable Market (TAM)

Every possible customer for firewood delivery services and sales is the total addressable market (TAM) for firewood companies. Everyone who uses firewood for indoor or outdoor heating, cooking, or entertainment falls into this category, whether they own a house or not. A number of variables, including local weather patterns, population density, and the prevalence of outdoor activities, could affect the TAM’s expansive purview.

  • Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)

A subset of the total addressable market (TAM), the firewood industry’s SAM is the subset of the market that any one firewood company may reasonably hope to penetrate. A number of factors impact the SAM, such as the business’s location, the firewood varieties supplied, and the demographics of the target customers. Consider a firewood company in a northern state with a lengthy winter season compared to one in a warmer region; the SAM for the former would be different. In addition, the demographics of those looking for cheaply packaged firewood can vary from those seeking high-quality, seasoned firewood..

  • Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)

A company’s reasonable expectation of capturing a certain portion of the SAM is known as the SOM for firewood firms. This is the most important measure because it shows the potential market share that the company can achieve with its present resources and standing in the market. A number of factors impact the SOM, including as the company’s credibility, the freshness and quality of its products, the timeliness and accuracy of its delivery services, and the success of its advertising campaigns. The SOM helps the company set attainable sales and revenue goals and directs its operational and strategic actions to target the most important market segment for growth..

Industry Forces

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Demand for firewood: A number of variables, including local weather patterns, population density, and the prevalence of outdoor pursuits, impact the need for firewood.

Preferences for firewood types: Seasoned hardwood, softwood, and bundled firewood are some of the most popular varieties among consumers.

Sustainability concerns: More and more, people are thinking about the long-term viability of firewood suppliers.

Demand for convenience and delivery services: Firewood delivery and stacking services are in high demand from consumers.

Competition

Large firewood suppliers: The economies of scale and size of the provider allow them to provide cheaper firewood.

Small, local firewood businesses: These companies have a good grasp of the local wood supply and can provide individualized assistance.

Do-it-yourself firewood: For their fireplaces, some shoppers want to go out and get their own wood.

Technological Advances

Efficient firewood processing equipment: Processing efficiency and labor expenses may both be enhanced with the use of this technology.

Online ordering and payment systems: Clients may find it less of a hassle to buy firewood using these solutions.

GPS tracking for delivery vehicles: Both delivery efficiency and consumer happiness may be enhanced using this technology.

Mobile applications for firewood ordering: These apps may make it easy for clients to purchase and monitor the progress of their firewood deliveries.

Regulatory Environment

Forestry regulations: Businesses dealing in firewood are required to follow all applicable state and municipal forestry laws and ordinances when it comes to obtaining and cutting firewood.

Environmental regulations: Pollutant levels in the air, water, and trash must be managed in accordance with environmental rules, and firewood enterprises must adhere to these rules.

Business licensing and permits: In order to lawfully sell firewood, firms must get the appropriate licenses and permissions.

Economic Factors

Fuel prices: Fluctuations in fuel prices can affect the cost of firewood delivery.

Consumer spending: Consumer spending habits can impact the demand for firewood.

Weather conditions: The supply and demand for firewood may be impacted by severe weather events.

Supplier Dynamics

Wood suppliers: In order to maintain a steady supply of high-quality firewood, firewood firms depend on wood suppliers.

Equipment suppliers: Companies in the firewood industry depend on equipment providers for the tools and machinery needed for processing and transporting firewood.

Transportation providers: Companies that sell firewood depend on delivery services to get the wood to consumers.

Customer Preferences and Expectations

High-quality firewood: In order to meet customer expectations, firewood must be of good quality and free from pests and illnesses.

Variety of firewood options: Seasoned hardwood, softwood, and bundled firewood are just a few of the alternatives that customers anticipate when shopping for firewood.

Convenient delivery and stacking services: Customers expect convenient delivery and stacking services.

Competitive prices: Customers expect competitive prices for firewood.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

Sustainable firewood sourcing: Customers who care about the environment are more likely to patronize firewood firms that acquire their firewood from sustainable sources.

Community involvement: Businesses selling firewood that are active in their neighborhoods are more likely to meet new people and earn positive word of mout

Workforce Availability and Skills

Skilled firewood processors and delivery personnel: Businesses dealing in firewood should employ competent processors and delivery drivers to guarantee the safe and efficient handling of their goods.

Safety training: Employers in the firewood industry have a responsibility to their workers to educate them on how to work safely.

Tips on Financial Modeling & Analysis

One of the most important and comprehensive parts of a firewood business plan is the financial modeling and analysis section. It includes essential elements such as an Investment and Capital Expenditure Summary that details the necessary funds, a Revenue Summary that estimates profits, a Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Summary that details the expenses of manufacturing or services and an Operating Expenses (OpEx) Summary that presents the costs of everyday operations. An Income Statement that shows how profitable the business is, a Cash Flow Statement that shows how liquid the funds are and a Balance Sheet that shows the overall financial health of the organization round out the part. For stakeholders to make educated decisions it is crucial to have a comprehensive picture of the company’s financial health and development possibilities.

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by Stephen Bradshaw (VA)

Question If I wanted to cut and split firewood as a business, how do you think I could best obtain logs to make my firewood? How do you think I could best market my firewood? Thanks E. S. Bradshaw Answer Great question Stephen, For most entrepreneurs who are looking to start their own firewood business, obtaining a consistent supply of logs to process into firewood can be a challenge. In the beginning it might not be such a big deal. If you have trees available on your property you could use those, but as the business grows this supply will quickly diminish. For a successful business you need to come up with a long term solution to obtain your wood. A majority of firewood suppliers own their own logging company. The leftover wood is either sold by the semi load or processed into finished firewood. However, this option obviously does not apply to everyone. Here's a couple options or suggestions for obtaining wood to process into firewood: Wholesale From Nearby Loggers Or Tree Removal Companies - Call several logging companies and obtain a price for a semi load of pulpwood. Also called a loggers cord, the wood generally comes in 8 foot lengths and it can easily be processed into finished firewood. Although this is an easy option to quickly process firewood and have a reliable supply, it will cut down on your profit because you have to buy the wood. Buying large quantities from one company or paying cash could lower the price. The benefit of this option is that the wood is brought directly to you. This eliminates any hauling on your part cutting down on fuel expenses and labor. Try calling local tree trimming or tree removal companies and ask what they do with their trees when they're done. Some will gladly give them away or sell them for a low cost. Look For Properties That Have Been Logged - Look for nearby properties in your area that have just been logged or post a wanted add on Craigslist or in the newspaper. Many property owners who have their property logged don't burn firewood. They would be happy to let you clean up all the leftover tops or sell them for a great price. Offer Free Cleanup - Again, post an add offering free cleanup of dead or down trees. In return you can keep the wood. If a storm blows down a lot of trees, many homeowners would be happy to have someone clean them up for free. Local Sawmill - If you live near a sawmill you can ask them for slab wood which is the outer edges of the tree left over after processing. Most sawmills sell this wood at a great price. Working out an agreement with a local sawmill could land you an endless supply of cheep wood. Pick Up Free Wood - Look for "free firewood" adds and respond to them. A guy I know used this method this year and picked up a two years supply of firewood. In fact, he found so much free wood he ran out of room to store it! Advertising a firewood business can be done in several ways. Here are some great ideas: Word Of Mouth - I know....it sounds obvious but it's often overlooked. Let everyone know about your business. Tell the local party store owner or your local bar or restaurant about your business. The word will spread quickly and best of all....it's free advertisement. Social Media - Facebook, Twitter and Craigslist are all great ways to promote your business. Free Directories - Some websites (like this one!) offer free directories where you can list your business. We dedicate an entire page for you to promote your business. Again....free advertisement is great so use every opportunity you can get. Flyers And Business Cards - Flyers and business cards are cheep to produce. Place flyers at the library, gas station and anywhere else that will allow it. These are just a few ideas to help get you started. If you get creative there are a lot of other ways to promote a business. As always, I would love to have someone leave a comment to share what ideas they have used to obtain firewood and how they market their business! Hope this helps, Nick Firewood For Life

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Are you about starting a firewood delivery business? If YES, here is a complete sample firewood delivery business plan template & feasibility report you can use for FREE .

Okay, so we have considered all the requirements for starting a firewood delivery business. We also took it further by analyzing and drafting a sample firewood delivery business marketing plan template backed up by actionable guerrilla marketing ideas for firewood delivery businesses. So let’s proceed to the business planning section.

An entrepreneur is basically someone who provides solutions in terms of products or services in exchange for a fee. It means that if you want to venture into any business, it should be a business that is set to provide solutions to people’s need. It could be people in your immediate environment, your country or on a global platform.

For sure it is challenging starting any business, but one business that you can start with little challenges is a firewood delivery business. This business involves helping your clients deliver firewood to homes or offices as the case permits.

With this type of business, you can choose to own a firewood store if you have the financial capacity to or you can choose to operate without a store. The bottom line is that you should know how to source for firewood and how to get them delivered to your customers.

Starting a firewood delivery business is profitable because people need firewood to warm up their houses especially during winter. This business is very easy to start and it is not capital intensive.

So if you have decided to start a firewood delivery business, then you should ensure that you carry out feasibility studies and also market survey. Business plan is yet another very important business document that you should not take for granted when launching your own business.

Below is a sample firewood delivery business plan template that can help you to successfully write your own with little or no hassles.

A Sample Firewood Delivery Business Plan Template

1. industry overview.

Firewood delivery business is part of the Lumber Wholesaling industry, and this industry includes businesses that distribute a range of lumber, plywood, millwork and wood panel products to contractors, home improvement stores and hardware stores.

The industry also includes wholesalers that distribute non – wood roofing and siding materials, and establishments that distribute timber and timber products, such as railroad ties, logs, firewood and pulpwood.

Looking at happenings in this industry, you will come to the conclusion that despite the presence of several buyers, residential construction and retailers remain the single largest sources of demand for the Lumber Wholesaling industry.

Improved downstream demand has caused an increase in lumber prices, raising selling prices and buoying both revenue and profit over the five-year period.

However, despite improving demand conditions, the overall number of companies in the industry has fallen, triggered by the exit of numerous small-scale operators and consolidation among the larger and more successful incumbents. Nevertheless, the industry remains highly fragmented with a low market share concentration.

The majority of lumber wholesalers still work alone or employ fewer than five people and operate within a localized radius.

The Lumber Wholesaling industry (firewood delivery businesses inclusive) is a major sector of the economy of the united states and most countries that experience harsh winter. In the United States alone, the lumber wholesaling industry generates over $90 billion annually from more than 10,592 lumber wholesaling businesses all around the United States of America.

The industry is responsible for the employment of over 127,779 people. Experts project the lumber wholesaling industry to grow at a 2.5 percent annual rate within 2013 and 2018. Please note that there are no companies with a dominant market share in this industry.

A recent report published by IBISWorld shows that the Lumber Wholesaling industry exhibits a low level of capital intensity. In 2018, operators will invest $0.07 in machinery, equipment and other capital expenses for every $1.00 spent on labor.

Capital requirements include computerized logistic equipment, head saws, forklifts and trucks for transporting and stacking lumber. Capital intensity is low because equipment depreciates slowly.

The report also revealed that wholesaling operations are not reliant on the extensive use of machines since the product is largely untransformed; instead, wholesaling relies on purchasing inventory and distributing it. Therefore, purchase costs eclipse all other costs, including wages and depreciation in this industry.

Over and above, firewood delivery services business is indeed a profitable business venture and it is open for any aspiring entrepreneur to come in and establish his or her business; you can choose to start on a small scale without a store or you can choose to start on a large scale with standard firewood store and strong online presence.

2. Executive Summary

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is a registered firewood delivery service. Our firewood delivery will be located in one of the busiest streets in Burlington – Vermont. We have been able to lease a facility that is big enough to fit into the kind of firewood delivery business that we intend launching and the facility is centrally located in the heart of town with easy delivery network.

We are aware that there are several large and small firewood retail store outlets all around Burlington that are also into home delivery services, which is why we spent time and resources to conduct our feasibility studies and market survey so as to offer much more than our competitors will be offering.

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC will ensure that all our customers are given first class treatment whenever they order firewood from us. We have a CRM software that will enable us manage a one on one relationship with our customers no matter how large they may grow to.

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC will at all times demonstrate her commitment to sustainability, both individually and as a firm, by actively participating in our communities and integrating sustainable business practices wherever possible.

We will ensure that we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards by meeting our client’s needs precisely and completely.

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is owned by Elton Johnson. He has a B.Sc. in Business Administration, with over 8 years’ experience in the retailing industry. Although the business is launching out in Burlington – Vermont, but there is a plan to expand our distribution network all across the state of Vermont and neighboring cities.

3. Our Products and Services

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is in the firewood delivery line of business to make available firewood to our clients.

4. Our Mission and Vision Statement

  • Our vision is to become the leading brand in the firewood delivery line of business in the whole of Burlington – Vermont.
  • Our mission is to establish a firewood delivery business that will make available a wide range of high burning firewood at affordable prices to the residents of Burlington and other cities in Vermont where we intend marketing our services.

Our Business Structure

We will ensure that we put the right structure in place that will support the kind of growth we have in mind while setting up the business.

We will ensure that we hire people that are qualified, honest, customer centric and are ready to work to help us build a prosperous business that will benefit all the stakeholders. As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our senior management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of ten years or more.

In view of that, we have decided to hire qualified and competent hands to occupy the following positions that will be made available at Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC;

  • Chief Executive Officer (Owner)
  • Human Resources and Admin Manager

Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Accountants / Cashiers
  • Customer Services Executive
  • Drivers / Distributors

5. Job Roles and Responsibilities

Chief Executive Officer – CEO:

  • Increases management’s effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
  • Creates, communicates, and implements the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy.
  • Responsible for fixing prices and signing business deals
  • Responsible for providing direction for the business
  • Responsible for signing checks and documents on behalf of the company
  • Evaluates the success of the organization

Admin and HR Manager

  • Defines job positions for recruitment and managing interviewing process
  • Carries out induction for new team members
  • Responsible for training, evaluation and assessment of employees
  • Responsible for arranging travel, meetings and appointments
  • Oversee the smooth running of the daily office activities.
  • Manages external research and coordinates all the internal sources of information to retain the organizations’ best customers and attract new ones
  • Identify, prioritize, and reach out to new partners, and business opportunities et al
  • Identifies development opportunities; follows up on development leads and contacts
  • Responsible for supervising implementation, advocate for the customer’s needs, and communicate with clients
  • Documents all customer contact and information
  • Represents the company in strategic meetings
  • Helps to increase sales and growth for the company

Accountant/Cashier:

  • Responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements for the organization
  • Provides managements with financial analyses, development budgets, and accounting reports
  • Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.
  • Performs cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
  • Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies
  • Responsible for administering payrolls
  • Ensuring compliance with taxation legislation
  • Handles all financial transactions for the organization
  • Serves as internal auditor for the organization

Client Service Executive

  • Ensures that all contacts with clients (e-mail, walk-In center, SMS or phone) provides the client with a personalized customer service experience of the highest level
  • Through interaction with customers on the phone, uses every opportunity to build client’s interest in the company’s products and services
  • Manages administrative duties assigned by the human resources and admin manager in an effective and timely manner
  • Consistently stays abreast of any new information on the organizations’ products, promotional campaigns etc. to ensure accurate and helpful information is supplied to customers when they make enquiries

Distribution Truck Drivers

  • Assist in loading and unloading of firewood
  • Maintain a logbook of their driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing the rest and work periods for operators.
  • Keep a record of vehicle inspections and make sure the truck is equipped with safety equipment
  • Assist the transport and logistics manager in planning their route according to a delivery schedule.
  • Local-delivery drivers may be required to sell products or services to stores and businesses on their route, obtain signatures from recipients and collect cash.
  • Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
  • Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods etc.) as well as with company policies and procedures
  • Collect and verify delivery instructions
  • Report defects, accidents or violations

6. SWOT Analysis

Our intention of starting just one outlet of our firewood delivery service within Burlington – Vermont is to test run the business for a period of 2 to 5 years to know if we will invest more money, expand the business and then start our firewood delivery services all around the state of Vermont.

We are quite aware that there are several firewood stores all over Burlington and even in the same location where we intend locating ours who are also into home delivery services, which is why we are following the due process of establishing a business.

We know that if a proper SWOT analysis is conducted for our business, we will be able to position our business to maximize our strength, leverage on the opportunities that will be available to us, mitigate our risks and be equipped to confront our threats.

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC employed the services of an expert HR and Business Analyst with bias in retailing to help us conduct a thorough SWOT analysis and to help us create a Business model that will help us achieve our business goals and objectives. This is the summary of the SWOT analysis that was conducted for Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC;

Our location, the business model we will be operating on robust home delivery network, varieties of payment options, wide range of quality firewood and our excellent customer service culture will definitely count as a strong strength for Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC.

A major weakness that may count against us is the fact that we are a new firewood delivery business and we don’t have the financial capacity to compete with major players in the industry.

  • Opportunities:

The fact that we are going to be operating our firewood delivery business in one of the cities with hash winter and with the right demography in Burlington – Vermont provides us with unlimited opportunities to service a large number of people.

We have been able to conduct thorough feasibility studies and market survey and we know what our potential clients will be looking for when they patronize our products and services; we are well positioned to take on the opportunities that will come our way.

Global warming, alternate products used for heating such as gas and electric heater et al are a major threat to the sale of firewood. The truth is that there are legislation that discourage the felling of firewood and that is indeed a major threat for a business such as ours.

7. MARKET ANALYSIS

  • Market Trends

The challenge of global warming and afforestation is really posing a threat for firewood delivery businesses in developed countries where strict enforcement against afforestation is followed to the latter.

The trend now is that, in order for players in the firewood delivery business to continue to generate sales, they will concentrate in communities with a demography that still prefer the use of firewood as against expensive form of heating such as gas and electric et al.

8. Our Target Market

We have positioned our firewood delivery services to service residents of Burlington – Vermont and every other location in and around the state of Vermont. We have conducted our market research and we have ideas of what our target market would be expecting from us. We are in business to deliver a wide range of firewood to the following groups of people;

  • Religious houses
  • Restaurants
  • Dormitories/schools

Our competitive advantage

A close study of the firewood delivery business reveals that the market has become much more intensely competitive over the last decade. As a matter of fact, you have to be highly creative, customer centric and proactive if you must survive in this industry.

We are aware of the stiffer competition and we are prepared to compete favorably with other leading firewood delivery businesses in Burlington – Vermont.

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is launching a standard firewood delivery services business that will indeed become the preferred choice of residents of Burlington – Vermont. Our business is located in a corner piece property on a busy road directly opposite one of the largest residential estates in Burlington – Vermont.

We can boast of a guaranteed supply of key inputs, ability to control stock on hand and proximity to key markets, excellent customer service culture, timely and reliable home delivery services, online presence, various payment options will serve as a competitive advantage for us.

Lastly, our employees will be well taken care of, and their welfare package will be among the best within our category in the industry meaning that they will be more than willing to build the business with us and help deliver our set goals and achieve all our aims and objectives.

9. SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGY

  • Sources of Income

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is in business to deliver a wide range of firewood to the residents of Burlington – Vermont. In essence, our source of income will be the delivery of firewood.

10. Sales Forecast

We are well positioned to take on the available market in Burlington – Vermont and we are quite optimistic that we will meet our set target of generating enough income / profits from the first six months of operation and grow the business and our clientele base.

We have been able to examine the firewood delivery line of business, we have analyzed our chances in the industry and we have been able to come up with the following sales forecast.

Below are the sales projections for Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC, it is based on the location of our business and other factors as it relates to firewood delivery startups in the United States;

  • First Fiscal Year: $120,000
  • Second Fiscal Year: $350,000
  • Third Fiscal Year: $650,000

N.B : This projection is done based on what is obtainable in the industry and with the assumption that there won’t be any major economic meltdown and there won’t be drastic government policies that ban the use of firewood in the United States of America. Please note that the above projection might be lower and at the same time it might be higher.

  • Marketing Strategy and Sales Strategy

Before choosing a location for Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC, we conduct a thorough market survey and feasibility studies in order for us to penetrate the available market and become the preferred choice in Burlington – Vermont.

We have detailed information and data that we were able to utilize to structure our business to attract the number of customers we want to attract per time.

We hired experts who have good understanding of the firewood delivery line of business to help us develop marketing strategies that will help us achieve our business goal of winning a larger percentage of the available market in Burlington.

In summary, Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC will adopt the following sales and marketing approach to win customers over;

  • Position our signage / flexi banners at strategic places around Burlington – Vermont
  • Create a loyalty plan that will enable us reward our regular customers

11. Publicity and Advertising Strategy

Even though our firewood delivery services business is well located, we will still go ahead to intensify publicity for the business.

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC has a long term plan of expanding our home delivery services all around Vermont which is why we will deliberately build our brand to be well accepted in Burlington before venturing out.

As a matter of fact, our publicity and advertising strategy is not solely for winning customers over but to effectively communicate our brand. Here are the platforms we intend leveraging on to promote and advertise Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC;

  • Place adverts on community based newspapers, radio and TV stations.
  • Encourage the use of word of mouth publicity from our loyal customers
  • Leverage on the internet and social media platforms like; YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Google+ and other platforms to promote our business.
  • Ensure that our we position our banners and billboards in strategic positions all around Burlington – Vermont
  • Distribute our fliers and handbills in target areas in and around our neighborhood
  • Advertise our firewood delivery services business in our official website and employ strategies that will help us pull traffic to the site
  • Brand all our official cars and distribution vans

12. Our Pricing Strategy

We will ensure that we deliver firewood at prices that is slightly below the average price in the industry. It is our strategy of gaining acceptance from clients especially those who are already loyal to our competitors. We also have plans in place to discount our firewood once in a while and also to reward our loyal customers from time to time.

  • Payment Options

The payment policy adopted by Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is all inclusive because we are quite aware that different customers prefer different payment options as it suits them but at the same time, we will ensure that we abide by the financial rules and regulation of the United States of America. Here are the payment options that Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC will make available to her clients;

  • Payment via bank transfer
  • Payment with cash
  • Payment via credit cards / Point of Sale Machines (POS Machines)
  • Payment via POS machines
  • Payment via check

In view of the above, we have chosen banking platforms that will enable our client make payment for firewood purchase without any stress on their part. Our bank account numbers will be made available on our website and promotional materials.

13. Startup Expenditure (Budget)

When it comes to starting a standard firewood delivery business, one is expected to spend the bulk of the startup capital on renting a store/warehouse facility. Aside from that, you are expected to purchase distribution vans, pay your employees and utility bills. These are the key areas where we will spend our startup capital;

  • The total fee for registering the business in the United States of America – $750.
  • Legal expenses for obtaining licenses and permits as well as the accounting services (software, P.O.S machines and other software) – $3,300.
  • Marketing promotion expenses in the amount of $3,500 and as well as flyer printing (2,000 flyers at $0.04 per copy) for the total amount of $3,580.
  • The cost for hiring business consultant – $2,500.
  • Insurance (general liability, workers’ compensation and property casualty) coverage at a total premium – $2,400.
  • The cost for payment of rent for 12 months at $1.76 per square feet in the total amount of $46,000.
  • Other start-up expenses including stationery ($500) and phone and utility deposits ($2,500).
  • Operational cost for the first 3 months (salaries of employees, payments of bills et al) – $60,000
  • The cost of purchase and installation of CCTVs, and car tracker devices – $5,000
  • The cost for the purchase of furniture and gadgets (Computers, Printers, Telephone, TVs, Sound System, tables and chairs et al) – $4,000.
  • The cost for the purchase of delivery vans – $15,000
  • The cost of launching a Website –  $600
  • Miscellaneous –  $10,000

We would need an estimate of $150,000 to successfully set up our firewood delivery business in Burlington – Vermont.

Generating Startup Capital for Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is a private business that is owned and financed by Elton Johnson. He has decided to restrict the sourcing of the startup capital to 3 major sources.

  • Generate part of the startup capital from personal savings
  • Source for soft loans from family members and friends
  • Apply for loan from the bank

N.B: We have been able to generate about $50,000 (Personal savings $40,000 and soft loan from family members $10,000) and we are at the final stages of obtaining a loan facility of $100,000 from our bank. All the papers and documents have been signed and submitted, the loan has been approved and any moment from now our account will be credited with the amount.

14. Sustainability and Expansion Strategy

The future of a business lies in the number of loyal customers that they have, the capacity and competence of their employees, their investment strategy and the business structure. If all of these factors are missing from a business, then it won’t be too long before the business closes shop.

One of our major goals of starting Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC is to build a business that will survive off its own cash flow without the need for injecting finance from external sources once the business is officially running.

Elton Johnson® Firewood Delivery Services, LLC will make sure that the right foundation, structures and processes are put in place to ensure that our staff welfare are well taken of. Our company’s corporate culture is designed to drive our business to greater heights and training and retraining of our workforce is at the top burner.

As a matter of fact, profit-sharing arrangement will be made available to all our management staff and it will be based on their performance for a period of three years or more. We know that if that is put in place, we will be able to successfully hire and retain the best hands we can get in the industry; they will be more committed to help us build the business of our dreams.

Check List/Milestone

  • Business Name Availability Check : Completed
  • Business Registration: Completed
  • Opening of Corporate Bank Accounts: Completed
  • Securing Point of Sales (POS) Machines: Completed
  • Opening Mobile Money Accounts: Completed
  • Opening Online Payment Platforms: Completed
  • Application and Obtaining Tax Payer’s ID: In Progress
  • Application for business license and permit: Completed
  • Purchase of Insurance for the Business: Completed
  • Leasing of facility and remodeling the shop: In Progress
  • Conducting Feasibility Studies: Completed
  • Generating capital from family members: Completed
  • Applications for Loan from the bank: In Progress
  • Writing of Business Plan: Completed
  • Drafting of Employee’s Handbook: Completed
  • Drafting of Contract Documents and other relevant Legal Documents: In Progress
  • Design of The Company’s Logo: Completed
  • Printing of Promotional Materials: In Progress
  • Recruitment of employees: In Progress
  • Purchase of the deeded furniture, racks , shelves, computers, electronic appliances, office appliances and CCTV: In progress
  • Purchase of delivery vans: Completed
  • Creating Official Website for the Company: In Progress
  • Creating Awareness for the business both online and around the community: In Progress
  • Health and Safety and Fire Safety Arrangement (License): Secured
  • Establishing business relationship with vendors – suppliers of firewood: In Progress

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Do you want to Firewood Business services business plan?

Do you want to know how to start firewood business? Well, you’re in the right place. The idea of creating a firewood business is a great one if you want to start it as a side hustle and develop it into a full-fledged company. And the best part about it is that you don’t need a different degree or qualifications to start a business in the firewood industry.

But before you do anything else, you’ll need a firewood business plan. If you want, you can hire business plan writing services for this purpose. If you are committed to writing your business plan, you can take help from here. As far as business plans are concerned, you can use any for your reference. Even a furniture business plan will work.

Executive Summary

2.1 the business.

Will’s Firewood will be a firewood company started by Will Truman. The main goal of the business will be to fulfill firewood requirements in and around the area of Denver. The company will offer many services related to firewood, such as tree cutting and firewood processing, etc.

2.2 Management of Firewood Business

To make sure that you start a firewood business with the highest chances of success, you will need to figure out some requirements. These requirements can include things like firewood business logo and firewood business name ideas. You can put all this information together in a business plan for investors .

Whatever route you choose to start your own firewood company, you will need to look at firewood business plans to organize your resources and utilize them in the best way.

2.3 Customers of Firewood Business

Many different types of people require firewood from various walks of life. As such, our potential customer groups will consist of the following:

  • Individuals
  • Parks and Campgrounds
  • Small and Large Businesses

2.4 Business Target

Our target as a business is to become the primary firewood provider around Denver and provide our customers with all firewood-related services whenever they require them.

The targets we want to achieve in terms of our finances during the first four years of our launch are shown below:

3 Years Profit Forecast - Firewood Business Plan

Company Summary

3.1 company owner.

Will Truman will own Will’s Firewood Business. Will has been working as a manager in a grocery conglomerate for the past two years after completing his Bachelor’s. But he wanted to start his own business. And since he had knowledge and passion for the firewood business, he decided to start his business in this domain.

3.2 Why the Firewood Business is being started

Will noticed that there was a limitation of firewood supply around his town. Businesses and campgrounds had to import firewood from other states, which cost a hefty amount. Therefore, he decided to use the resources around his town and his knowledge for starting a firewood business that would be economical and quick.

3.3 How the Firewood Business will be started

Step1: Plan Everything

When you are learning how to start firewood business, the first step is a business plan. That is the case for every business. For instance, you’ll need a Christmas tree farm business plan for starting a Christmas tree farm. To write your plan, you can use this firewood business plan pdf as a guide. You could also turn to business plan experts who will develop the business plan for you.

Step2: Define the Brand

To highlight your services among your competitors, you will need services that will help you stand out. And once you identify those services, you need to brand them so that your customers know about them as well. They will help you gain a competitive advantage in the market.

Step3: Establish Your Corporate Office

Will decided to build a small cabin in the forest area that his family-owned. He wanted to be close to the heart of the business to manage everything from here. To start the company, he will procure firewood business equipment and find competent potential employees.

Step4: Establish a Web Presence

Jack knows how vital the internet is for promoting businesses nowadays. So he decided to establish the social media presence of his company. He also decided to get a simple website developed where people could look up the company’s services and contact him. s

Step5: Promote and Market

The last step in the development stage of a business is to market and promote it through a strong marketing plan.

Startup Cost - Firewood Business Plan

Services of Firewood Business

Before starting a firewood company, you need to identify the services that you will provide your customers. This will help you plan many aspects of your business and make the firewood business profitable.

You can use a free firewood business plan to understand how you can identify your services. You can also look at business plans of related companies such as a firewood processing business.

If you want to include all the information about your services in your business plan, you can refer to other plans such as woodworking business plan . This information added to the business plan will help in all aspects of the company, even in making firewood business cards.

  • Firewood Provision

The primary service of Will’s Firewood Company will be to provide firewood to all its customers. This firewood will be obtained from the business premises and processed into different sizes according to the clients’ needs.

  • Tree Cutting

As an extension of our services, we will also provide tree-cutting services all over Denver. Many people have surplus wood that they don’t know how to cut and process into a usable form. Therefore, we will tap into this potential and provide tree-cutting services to our customers.

  • Firewood Processing

The company will offer firewood processing services to all our clients. The customers can bring their unprocessed and cut wood to us or ask us to come to them. We will then take the unprocessed wood chunks and process them into usable firewood for our customers.

  • Delivery Services

Our last service will be to provide delivery options to our customers. So, if our customers have a lot of firewood, they can either choose to take it with them or ask us to arrange delivery.

We will also offer our delivery services to smaller clients depending on the workload.

Marketing Analysis of Firewood Business

To convert your firewood business ideas into a proper bundled firewood business, you will need in-depth information about your target market. The best way to tap into that kind of information in detail is to conduct a marketing analysis.

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The marketing analysis included in your logging company business plan should contain current, previous, and future market trends. This analysis will reflect the state of the firewood industry and help you determine the correct pricing for your services and products.

If you are unsure what your analysis should contain or how it should be organized, you can take help from a logging business plan sample. You can also refer to this document for further understanding. Here, we are providing the market trends identified for Will’s Firewood Company.

5.1 Market Trends

According to Market Research, the firewood industry has a valuation of 0.2 billion. The sector has also been growing at a rate of 4.9% annually for the past three years. It shows that the demand for firewood is steadily increasing as more and more people turn to firewood instead of LPG. This demand is higher in rural areas where most campgrounds and inns exist as compared to cities.

5.2 Marketing Segmentation

The potential customers of Will’s Firewood Company are divided into the following groups:

Marketing Segmentation - Firewood Business Plan

5.2.1 Individuals

Our primary clients will be the residents of Denver and surrounding areas. They are expected to utilize our products and services regularly. And the demand is expected to increase heftily in the winter. Our company will offer them benefits like provision of firewood and firewood processing etc.

5.2.2 Parks and Campgrounds

Our second biggest customers will be campgrounds and parks. They are expected to need a constant supply of firewood for campers. So our primary services utilized by them will be firewood supply and delivery.

5.2.3 Retailers

Our third group of customers will be retailers to whom we will sell firewood that they will then sell in their towns. This will expand the reach of the business. These customers are expected to avail themselves of our firewood provision, processing, and delivery services.

5.2.4 Small and Large Businesses

Our last group of customers will be businesses that may need firewood, such as hotels, cafes, shops that use fireplaces, etc.

5.3 Business Target

  • To become the biggest firewood supplier and service provider in Denver
  • To expand the business to other cities
  • To earn a profit of 15k/month by the end of the second year
  • To maintain customer satisfaction with products and services

5.4 Product Pricing

Our prices for products and services will be a little higher than our competitors. But we will provide custom services for maximum satisfaction.

Marketing Strategy

To become one of the biggest local firewood dealers, you need a strong firewood company business plan. Competitive advantage can be obtained by developing a marketing strategy.

A market strategy will help you learn how to start a firewood business and how to make it successful. It will highlight your unique services to the customers. And it will help attract customers to your business instead of the competitors.

Below, we are describing the marketing strategy developed for Will’s Firewood Company.

6.1 Competitive Analysis

  • We have strong customer support services. We will guide our clients in making the right decisions.
  • We will record feedback from our customers to improve our services regularly.
  • Our customers can go through our list of services comfortably through the website. They can also contact us through the website or our social media.

6.2 Sales Strategy

  • We will advertise through word of mouth and social media.
  • We will offer discounted rates for firewood and our services to our new customers.
  • Our old customers can avail of a membership plan that will offer them lowered rates and free delivery.

6.3 Sales Monthly

Sales Monthly - Firewood Business Plan

6.4 Sales Yearly

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6.5 Sales Forecast

Unit Sales - Firewood Business Plan

Personnel plan

Moving from firewood business ideas to starting a firewood business by yourself demands a lot of effort. The sales and success of a business depend a lot on the behavior of the employees dealing with customers.

Understanding the importance, Will decided to implement a selection criterion for selecting employees. Under this criterion, the company staff put together is mentioned below.

7.1 Company Staff

  • 1 Co-Manager to help in overall operations
  • 4 Certified Machinery Operators for Firewood Processing
  • 2 General Cleaners
  • 1 Technician to upkeep the machinery
  • 1 Web Developer/ Mobile App Developer to manage online sites
  • 1 Sales Executive to organize and promote sales
  • 1 Accountant

7.2 Average Salary of Employees

Financial plan.

You cannot ensure the success of a firewood sales business plan without including financial analysis in it. A proper financial analysis helps you understand how to sale firewood and set reasonable prices. It prevents a business from going into loss.

Even when you want to know who sales firewood near me, you should look at the financial plans of the business.

You can take help from other business plans such as organic farm business plan to develop your financial guide. The benefits of business continuity planning are highlighted with a business plan as it helps start your business.

For instance, if you are preparing to succession for agriculture , you need a business plan as a guide. Similarly, a good firewood business can only be achieved with a good business plan.

Here we’re providing the detailed financial plan made for Will’s Firewood Company.

8.1 Important Assumptions

8.2 break-even analysis.

Break-even Analysis - Firewood Business Plan

8.3 Projected Profit and Loss

8.3.1 profit monthly.

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8.3.2 Profit Yearly

Profit Yearly - Firewood Business Plan

8.3.3 Gross Margin Monthly

Gross Margin Monthly - Firewood Business Plan

8.3.4 Gross Margin Yearly

Gross Margin Yearly - Firewood Business Plan

8.4 Projected Cash Flow

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8.5 Projected Balance Sheet

8.6 business ratios.

  • How do I start a firewood business?

The first step to start a firewood business is to develop firewood business plans. You can use this business plan as a reference to develop your own.

  • Can you make good money selling firewood?

Starting a firewood business can be a great side-hustle that you can develop into a full-time job with time, provided you have access to wood and know how to bundle firewood for sale.

  • Can you make money with a firewood processor?

You can start a good firewood selling business if you have surplus wood available and enough money to buy a firewood processor. With a firewood processor, you can increase the services you provide and, thus, your income.

  • What are the five basic elements of a business plan?

If you have firewood business ideas, you can start by developing a business plan. The five main components of any business plan include Executive Summary, Company Summary, Market Analysis, Personnel Plan, and Revenue Projections.

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​ [Sender.Phone] [Sender.Email] ​

Administration Summary

​ [Sender.Company] the a cut business formed in retail its customers various types regarding firewood on volume. The company aims to earn profits with selling alternatively delivering fired from its retail that wee scheme until build on [Sender.StreetAddress] [Sender.City] [Sender.State] [Sender.PostalCode] .

The [Sender.Company] is formed by (Fonder.Name), who has extensive experience in and industry. Moreover, the founder halten a business degree necessary to manage the costs and earnings earned from an venture.

Products and Services

We divest small and large bundles of fired by fire pits both campsites. Included addiction, we moreover source and delivery these bales to retailers to be sold indirectly to the customers.

Company Priority

​ [Sender.Company] plans into serve retailers running firewood businesses primarily. Further, we also want to target adventurers real camping enthusiasts who occasionally need firewood.

Treasury Plan

These are on financial statements required the next three per. We have taken care off the rise rates and maintained accuracy while calculating the estimates. Method to Start a Firewood Business

Company Overview

Company introduction.

​ [Sender.Company] is a light venture that aims on sell small also big bundles of firewood to hers target customers. Our founder understood which need for light for camping and has interpreted this necessary step to start a business and make wood provision convenient.

Mission Statement

His mission the to sell high-quality light at a competitive price to light up one campsite, backyard, and beach.

Industries Examination

The reason behind starting [Sender.Company] was the increase in demands used firewood. Since firewood is essential in campsites, beaches, and uniformly your backyards, computers is easy the believe that people need to product further now than ever before. According to industry analysis, the searches made go “Firewood Nearness Me” possess increased significantly, which means that this commercial must a lot of potential.

Relevant Growth Forecast

The firewood business is predicted to increase by (Percentage) in the later ten years.

Arbeitsmarkt Size

The potential market size of and firewood business is (Figure).

Customer Analysis

Customer needs.

The elementary customer needs of firewood are:

Ruling adenine one-stop-shop to buy small bundles starting firewood

Acquisition big bundles to keep in their retail shops and sell to customers

Getting the firewood delivered into their defined address

Target Customer Profile

The targeting customers of [Sender.Company] are:

Camping enthusiasts

Managers of firewood shops

Adventurous individuals

Competitive Analysis

Below is the list regarding [Sender.Company] ’s inverted and direct competitors with their addresses.

(Competitor A)

(Competitor B)

(Competitor C)

Competitive Advantage

​ [Sender.Company] has a competitive advantage over hers customers for the following reasons:

High-quality firewood

Competitive prices

Availability of both large and small bundles

Marketing Plan

​ [Sender.Company] wishes to become an strong brand with one focus into:

Sell high-quality firewood

Offering competitive prices for you product

Offer excellent customer support

Regulate getting delivery

We aim to curate the following marketing strategies to achieve the business objectives:

Local Publications (Explain how)

Trading Ads (Explain how)

Social Media Advertisers (Explain how)

Operations Plan

Store place.

​ [Sender.Company] wishes to dash a store under (Company Full Address). Dieser location will help to shipping firewood to its potential customers efficiently. Besides, the appropriate positioning regarding which location makes it closer to various residential areas and places.

Operational Timings

The store shall rest open from Monday to Saturday free 9 am to 10 pm. It will stay closed on Sundays.

Operations Required

To manage this business effectively, lead the following processes is essential:

Prompt delivery

Deck retail

Online sales

Administrative functions

Sourcing and storing timber

Hiring staff

Management Our

Founder and team.

​ [Sender.Company] shall be run on (Founder.Name) and their assistant (Assistant.Name) . Both humans have previously worked in the firewood industry both have also study business.

Other than these two, the business shall require which following:

Store company

Inventory management staff

Delivery team

Social print managerial team

Working Hours

Anywhere specific will have to work for the following hours to meet the company’s objectives:

Store manager : (Hours)

Inventory management staff: (Hours)

Delivery team: (Hours)

Social medium management team: (Hours)

Accountancy: (Hours)

Fiscal Plan

Cost and revenue car.

​ [Sender.Company] aims to earn its revenue from selling firewood to its target customers. Your major cost drivers can staff salaries, cost of firewood purchased, rent of the hoard (if any), and delivery-related expenses. Besides, this business take occur high marketing expenses within their first year.

Funds Required

​ [Sender.Company] requires the funding of (Amount in dollars) forward spending go:

Working capital

Store lease Agreement

Hiring out employee

Cost of purchasing firewood

Key Forecasts and Assumptions

Below, we have shared our income statements, check flow statements, and outstanding sheets for the next three years. By the end of either statement, we also evaluated ratios for compare.

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IX. Financial Plan

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Revenue and Cost Drivers

Capital requirements and use of funds, key assumptions.

[Company Name]’s revenues will come primarily from the sale of firewood. The company will sell its products directly to customers or commercial businesses.

The major cost drivers for the company will include labor expenses, marketing expenses, expenses from purchasing and maintaining inventory, the lease on the commercial space, and the maintenance costs for the vehicles and equipment.

[Company Name] is currently seeking $670,000 to launch. Specifically, these funds will be used as follows:

  • Land purchase: $200,000
  • Store design/build: $250,000
  • Equipment and initial inventory: $100,000
  • Working capital: $120,000 to pay for marketing, salaries, and lease costs until [Company Name] reaches break-even

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