Start Your Own Ear Piercing Studio

Local teens, parents, adults and gift shoppers, plus people wanting upgraded jewellery.

Fees per piercing and jewellery sales, plus repeat visits for downsizing, upgrades and aftercare products.

• Piercing technique and infection control
• Retail and customer service
• Basic bookkeeping and stock control

• Council or state registration and inspections, and fit-out requirements such as handwash basins and sterilisation areas
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire staff
• Lease terms and whether the council permits your use of the premises
• Jewellery quality and materials, since low-quality pieces can cause reactions and complaints
• ABN, and GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around $15,000 to $50,000, depending on your location, fit-out, sterilisation setup and jewellery stock. Treat this as a guide only and get quotes for your own premises before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on foot traffic, opening hours, jewellery sales and bookings. This is revenue before rent, stock and other costs, and the work typically takes 30 or more hours a week.

Check council or state registration and inspections, plus fit-out needs such as handwash basins and sterilisation areas. Also check public and product liability insurance, lease and council use permissions, jewellery quality, and ABN and GST registration.