Body piercing studio

Teens and adults wanting a first or new piercing, often young customers, plus return clients who come back for jewellery changes and extra piercings.

A fee for each piercing, with jewellery priced on top. Add-ons such as jewellery upgrades, aftercare products and downsizing visits bring repeat sales.

• Steady hands and attention to detail
• Calm, friendly manner with nervous clients
• Strict hygiene and infection control habits
• Basic bookkeeping and stock control

• Premises registration or licensing and personal licensing rules differ by state, territory and council, so check yours before you spend money
• Infection control standards for sterilising, waste and cleaning, and any inspections that apply
• Rules on minimum age and parental consent, which vary by state and by piercing type
• Public liability insurance and professional indemnity cover, and whether your insurer covers piercing
• Lease terms and zoning for your chosen premises

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $50,000, depending on your premises, equipment and jewellery stock. These are estimates, so check lease terms and zoning for your chosen premises before you spend money.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $25,000, depending on your location, how many hours you open, how many clients you book and your jewellery sales. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Premises registration or licensing and personal licensing rules differ by state, territory and council, so check yours before spending money. Also check infection control standards, minimum age and parental consent rules, and insurance cover.