Home-Based vinyl decal and sticker maker

Small businesses and tradies, sports clubs, market stallholders, event organisers and individuals wanting personalised items.

Price per decal or per job based on size, material and design time, plus sticker packs and repeat orders from local businesses.

• Basic graphic design
• Patience and an eye for detail
• Customer service and quoting

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business
• Public liability insurance, and product liability if you sell to the public
• Avoid copying logos, characters or artwork you do not have the right to use
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST registration applies to you
• Ventilation and storage if using solvent inks or adhesives

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on whether you buy a desktop cutter or a small printer-cutter, and how much vinyl, transfer tape and software you need. These figures are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many hours you work, your pricing and how many local businesses, tradies and hobbyists you win as customers. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business. Also look into public liability and product liability insurance, ABN and GST registration, ventilation and storage for inks or adhesives, and avoid copying logos or artwork.