I have to agree with Josh. Go with a Creations for your first cutter as it is simple to use and usually comes with basic software to get you started. I started with a Stika around 7 years ago and sold decals to my friends at the field. Soon people from other fields wanted graphics and I use the money to buy a Creations. Then people wanted banners and magnetic's for there businesses. We up'ed to a better cutter and software. Now my wife and I only do magnetic's exclusively for one company here in Tucson. Good little gig that pays monthly quite well.