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# STLP — Questions (answer inline)

Positioning
- One-liner (for whom, outcome):
- Primary customer segments (top 3):
- Local vs online split (percent):

Services and Capacity
- Machines/models and safe working areas (e.g., Glowforge bed size):
- Materials you can stock vs BYO from customers:
- Standard services (check): laser cutting/engraving, CNC routing, vinyl decals, signage, embroidery, sewing/alterations, photo prints, prototyping/PCB reflow, custom gifts, kits.
- Daily capacity (Tue–Fri): hours on-tool vs prep/admin:
- Typical turnaround times (rush options?):

Pricing
- Baseline approach: time + machine rate, or flat menu pricing?
- Starting machine rates (laser, CNC, embroidery, reflow):
- Minimum order values per service:
- Discounts for larger batches or nonprofits/schools?

Operations
- Order intake: prefer form + file upload, or quote-first?
- Payment: Stripe links, Square, cash, invoice on pickup?
- Delivery: local pickup by appointment, shipping (USPS/UPS), delivery radius?
- Home business constraints (noise/hours/parking):

Brand and Portfolio
- Domain to use now (for MVP site):
- Socials to activate first (IG, TikTok, FB/Nextdoor, YouTube):
- Portfolio photos/videos ready? Where stored?

Risk/Compliance
- Safety/ventilation clear for laser/CNC? Any materials you will NOT cut?
- Embroidery/sewing: any brand/IP restrictions?
- PCB/reflow: ESD procedures and disclaimers (prototype-only, no certification)?

Targets
- First 2 Fridays cash goal ($):
- Weekly KPI targets (leads, demos/consults, orders):