Party and event AV hire from home

People hosting birthdays, weddings and backyard parties, plus schools, clubs, community groups and small businesses running events.

Daily or weekend hire fees per item or package, with extra charges for delivery, set-up and a refundable bond.

• Basic audio and projector set-up
• Careful with equipment and records
• Friendly customer service
• Organised bookings and logistics

• Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business, including storing and loading equipment
• Public liability insurance and cover for your equipment while it is out on hire
• Electrical equipment hired out may need testing and tagging, check your state's work safety rules
• Damage, theft and late returns, so use a bond and a signed hire agreement
• Check your car or van insurance covers carrying hire gear for business

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $25,000, depending on how much equipment you buy, insurance and your vehicle set-up. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on bookings.

Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business, including storing and loading equipment. Also check public liability and equipment cover, testing and tagging rules under your state's work safety regulator, and whether your vehicle insurance covers carrying hire gear.

Estimates suggest at least around 6 hours a week. Damage, theft and late returns are things to plan for, so use a bond and a signed hire agreement. Useful skills include basic audio and projector set-up and organised bookings.