AV advice and setup for offices and meeting rooms

Small and medium businesses, medical and professional practices, co-working spaces, schools and community groups.

A consulting or design fee, a margin on equipment you supply, and a fixed or hourly installation charge. Some clients add a monthly support fee.

• Knowing AV and networking basics
• Clear explanations for non-technical people
• Tidy, careful installation work
• Quoting and organising jobs

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Check your state's rules on cabling and electrical work. Low-voltage data cabling may need a registration, and mains power work needs a licensed electrician
• Working at height when mounting screens, check safety requirements
• Warranty and returns on equipment you supply, so you are not left out of pocket
• Register for GST once you reach the threshold and check whether you need an ABN

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your tools, demo equipment and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000 as an estimate, depending on the number and size of jobs you win.

Check your state's rules on cabling and electrical work, as low-voltage data cabling may need a registration and mains power work needs a licensed electrician. Also check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, safety requirements for working at height, and GST and ABN needs.

You need AV and networking basics, clear explanations for non-technical people, tidy installation work, and quoting and job organisation skills. As an estimate, plan on at least around 15 hours a week. Check warranty and returns on supplied equipment.