Done-For-You Welding Business Setup
You know welding. We build the entire business around you — and you own 100% of it. Be booking your own jobs in about a week.
Book a Free Consultation → See What's IncludedNo obligation · Founder's-rate pricing for early partners
Starting a welding business means weeks of paperwork, business registration and certification research, bank runs, bookkeeping setup, website building, and figuring out marketing — all before your first paid job. We do all of it for you, so you can stay the expert in your trade.
Everything we set up for you
One service. Your complete business, built and ready to run.
Business setup
- Business formation handled with you, step by step
- We walk you through getting your own federal tax ID — free, direct from the IRS
- Operating agreement
- Registered-agent guidance
Money & books
- Business bank account set up and structured
- QuickBooks bookkeeping, ready from day one
- Invoicing, AR/AP, and financial statements
- Tax-ready records and a compliance calendar
Your presence
- Professional website on your own domain
- Dedicated business phone line
- Professional business email
- Google Business Profile set up to rank locally
Getting customers
- Local marketing foundation
- A review-generation system
- Lead-generation setup
- Supplier network access for premium pricing
How it works
What you handle vs. what we handle
| You handle | We handle |
|---|---|
| The welding work you're already great at | Business setup guidance |
| Your certifications (AWS/ASME, and a contractor license if you contract construction) | Business banking & bookkeeping |
| Showing up for your customers | Website, business phone & email |
| Deciding when to grow | Local marketing, reviews & Google profile |
| Supplier pricing, payroll when you hire & ongoing support |
Who it's for
This is built for skilled welders who are ready to stop building someone else's company and start their own — who hold, or are working toward, the certifications their work requires. If the trade is the easy part and the "business stuff" is what's held you back, that's exactly the part we take off your plate.
Why Trades of America
— Nick Martin, Founder
Book your free consultation
Tell me where you're at and I'll reach out to set up a 30-minute call. No pressure, nothing signed on the call — we'll walk through your state's requirements, exact pricing, and whether this is a fit. If it's not, I'll tell you.
Call or text Nick directly:
(864) 477-1330 · If I'm on a roof or under a house, I'll get back to you same day.
Be one of our founding welding partners
We're onboarding our first welding partners now, at founder's-rate pricing and with white-glove attention. You bring the skill — we'll build the business around you.
Book a Free Consultation →Frequently asked questions
What's included in done-for-you welding setup?
We guide you through your business formation and tax-ID paperwork, then open and structure your business bank account, set up QuickBooks bookkeeping, build a professional website on your own domain, provision a business phone and email, and stand up your local marketing including your Google Business Profile. You launch as a fully operational welding business you own 100%.
How much does it cost?
Setup is a one-time launch package, with an ongoing partnership as we continue to support and grow your business. Because early founding partners get founder's-rate pricing, we walk you through the exact numbers on a free consultation rather than list them here.
Do I own my business?
Yes — you own 100% of your business. Your company, your customers, and your revenue are entirely yours. We build and support the business and take no ownership of your company.
How long until I'm up and running?
Once you have the certifications your work requires, we can have you set up and booking jobs in about a week, because we run all the setup in parallel while you focus on the trade.
Which states do you serve?
We set up welding businesses in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. If you're in one of these five states, we can build your business.
What if I don't have my certifications yet?
There's no welding license to wait on, but code and industrial work is won with certifications — AWS Certified Welder or AWS D1.1 for structural steel, and ASME Section IX for pipe and pressure work. Ready to go out on your own? Book the call — we'll map where to test and get everything else ready so you can launch right away, adding certifications as you grow. Want to read up first? Start with our free guides.
Trades of America sets up complete, independently-owned trade businesses. You own 100% of your company. Book a free consultation to confirm eligibility and current pricing.