Home-Based branding and design studio

Local tradies, cafes, health and beauty businesses, community groups and start-ups that need a professional look without a big agency bill.

Fixed project fees for logos, brand packages and websites, plus smaller paid jobs for print design and updates as clients come back.

• Design software such as Adobe or Figma
• Understanding what a client's business needs
• Clear communication and quoting
• Meeting deadlines

• Check whether your local council needs approval for a home-based business
• Consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Use written contracts that cover revisions, payment terms and who owns the final artwork
• Check licences for fonts, stock images and software used in client work
• Check when you need to register for GST as your turnover grows

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your computer, design software subscriptions and any website or marketing set-up. These are estimates, and costs will be lower if you already own the gear.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you win, the projects you take on and your pricing. The estimate starts at about 8 hours a week. Treat these figures as estimates.

Check whether your local council needs approval for a home-based business, and consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Use written contracts, check font, stock image and software licences, and check when GST registration applies.