Home studio custom label printer

Home-based makers, market stallholders, small food and drink producers, Etsy-style sellers and people planning weddings or parties.

Price per run based on size, quantity and material, plus design setup or artwork tidy-up fees. Repeat orders from the same makers are the steady part.

• Basic graphic design software
• Eye for detail and colour matching
• Clear customer communication

• Check with your local council whether running a business from home needs approval
• Food labels have legal content rules (ingredients, allergens, weight), check Food Standards Australia New Zealand guidance and make clear the customer is responsible for their content
• Public liability and product liability insurance, ask your broker what suits you
• Check you have the right to print any logos or artwork customers supply

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the printer and cutter you choose, your materials and design software, and your insurance. Costs vary with the label types and run sizes you plan to offer.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many makers and small brands you serve, order sizes and your pricing. Allow for material and equipment costs, as this is revenue rather than profit.

Check whether your local council requires approval for a home business. Food labels have legal content rules, so check Food Standards Australia New Zealand guidance and make clear customers are responsible for their content. Also check insurance and your right to print customers' logos or artwork.