Business Ideas That Run From Your Own Premises

1465 ideas

These 1,1465 ideas all rely on a space of your own, whether that's a shopfront, a workshop, a studio or a small unit. They suit people who want customers to come to them, or who need room for equipment, stock or classes.

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Students and an instructor practising kung fu forms in a training hall.

Kung fu school with its own studio

Open a dedicated kung fu training space with timetabled classes for all ages.

  • A$10k-50k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Large skip waste container parked beside a house with builders loading rubble.

One-truck skip bin hire service

Deliver and collect skip bins for households and small builders in your area using one bin truck and a small yard.

  • A$150k-300k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Neat hotel bedroom with a made bed and soft window light.

Holiday rental house or unit

Run a whole house or unit as a furnished holiday let for guests staying a few nights.

  • A$5k-25k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
Neat hotel bedroom with a made bed and soft window light.

Small bed and breakfast

Welcome guests to a few rooms in your house or property with a cooked breakfast included.

  • A$5k-30k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
A band performing under stage lights to an enthusiastic concert crowd.

Small live music bar

Run a small bar with a stage, hosting local bands most nights and earning from door entry and drinks.

  • A$80k-300k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
A band performing under stage lights to an enthusiastic concert crowd.

Weekend gig room in a leased hall or shed

Turn a hired hall or warehouse into a gig space for Friday and Saturday shows, keeping your costs lower.

  • A$8k-30k
  • Side hustle
  • Own premises
A pregnant woman browsing comfortable clothing racks in a maternity clothing shop.

Maternity and nursing boutique shop

Open a small local shop where expectant mums can try on maternity and nursing clothes and get friendly advice.

  • A$25k-100k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Group of dogs playing together in a bright indoor daycare room.

Dog day care centre with its own premises

Lease a fenced site or unit and run a daily dog care centre with a small team of staff.

  • A$100k-300k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
A client relaxing in a sunbed in a clean, well-lit tanning salon.

Spray tan studio

Run a small appointment-only spray tan studio from a rented room or shopfront.

  • A$5k-20k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
Adult students following a teacher at a whiteboard in an English language class.

Small local English classes

Run face-to-face English classes for adults and families in a small rented room or studio.

  • A$5k-20k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
A mechanic servicing an outboard boat motor in a workshop beside the water.

Outboard motor shop and workshop

Run a small shop and workshop selling, servicing and repairing outboards for local boaters and anglers.

  • A$50k-250k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
An instructor guides a child riding a pony during a lesson in an arena.

Small riding school on your own property

Run lessons for kids and adults from your own or leased land, with a small herd of lesson horses and ponies.

  • A$12k-60k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
Bottles of sauces, dressings and condiments arranged on a restaurant counter.

Small-batch sauce and dressing maker

Make your own sauces, relishes and dressings in a hired kitchen and sell them in bulk to local cafés and shops.

  • A$3k-12k
  • Part-time
  • Own premises
A bright teaching kitchen with an instructor guiding students at cooking stations.

Cookery school with its own teaching kitchen

Open a small teaching kitchen with regular courses for home cooks and aspiring professionals.

  • A$60k-200k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Diners eating plant-based dishes at a table in a vegan restaurant.

Small vegan cafe-restaurant

Run a compact eat-in venue serving plant-based lunches and dinners to vegans and curious locals.

  • A$50k-250k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Customers enjoying craft beer and food at a brewpub with brewing equipment visible.

Neighbourhood brewpub with a kitchen

Brew your own beer in a compact system and serve it with a simple food menu in a local pub-style venue.

  • A$250k-1000k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Customers enjoying craft beer and food at a brewpub with brewing equipment visible.

Taproom brewpub in an industrial unit

Brew and pour in a leased industrial unit, with a small food menu or a regular food partner to keep costs down.

  • A$150k-600k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Mechanic recharging a vehicle air conditioning system with gauges in a garage.

Car air conditioning workshop

Run a small workshop that diagnoses, repairs and recharges car air con for drivers, fleets and garages.

  • A$25k-90k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Technician replacing a cracked phone screen at a repair bench.

Screen repair shop with walk-in customers

Open a small shopfront or kiosk repairing phone, tablet and laptop screens for walk-ins and local businesses.

  • A$8k-35k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Jeweller at a shop counter showing rings and watches to a customer.

Small jewellery shop with repairs and engraving

Run a local shop selling jewellery, watches and gifts, with repairs and engraving to bring customers back.

  • A$25k-90k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Dogs resting beside tables in a cosy cafe with customers.

Dog-friendly café with a shop front

Run a local café with a fenced outdoor area where owners can enjoy coffee and food with their dogs.

  • A$50k-250k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Shelves of welding torches, helmets, gloves and consumables in a supply store.

Local welding supply shop

Open a small trade counter selling welding gear, consumables and safety wear to tradies and workshops nearby.

  • A$40k-150k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Students practising heated yoga poses in a warm studio with mirrors.

Heated Bikram yoga studio

Open a small studio running heated yoga classes for members and drop-in students.

  • A$40k-150k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises
Students practising heated yoga poses in a warm studio with mirrors.

Hot yoga classes in a hired room

Run a few heated yoga classes a week in a rented room before committing to a full studio.

  • A$3k-15k
  • Side hustle
  • Own premises

About these ideas

You might look at a bubble tea shop, a neighbourhood butcher shop or a first aid training room for the public. Before anything else, think about location and lease terms, since rent is usually your biggest fixed cost. Check zoning, council approvals and any licences your type of business needs, and ask what fit-out, insurance and opening hours will involve. Work out how many customers you need each week to cover your costs, then compare that with the foot traffic or demand in the area you're considering.

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Questions

Should I lease or buy premises for a new business?

Most new owners lease, because it keeps upfront cash free while you test demand. Check the lease length, rent review terms, make-good clauses and any option to renew. If buying, speak with an accountant and a solicitor about the costs and risks.

What approvals might I need for business premises in Australia?

Requirements vary by state, council and business type. Things to check include zoning, whether your use is permitted, building and fit-out approvals, food or liquor licences, signage rules and fire safety. Your local council is a good first contact.

How do I know if a location will work for my business?

Visit at different times of day and week, and watch who walks or drives past. Look at nearby competitors, parking, public transport and neighbouring businesses. Talk to local traders, and test whether your likely customers actually live or work nearby.