Embroidery shop with supplies and stitching

Hobby embroiderers and crafters, schools and clubs ordering uniforms, and locals wanting personalised items.

Retail margin on supplies and kits, plus fees for custom embroidery jobs and classes or workshops.

• Embroidery and machine operation
• Stock buying and ordering
• Customer service and retail basics

• Shop lease terms, rent and fit-out costs, so check them carefully before signing
• Public liability and contents or stock insurance
• Check with your local council about any approvals needed for a shop or signage
• Stock tying up cash, so start with a small range
• Register for an ABN, and check GST rules once turnover grows
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your lease, fit-out, opening stock and equipment. These are estimates, so check rent and fit-out costs carefully and start with a small range.

Things to check: shop lease terms, rent and fit-out costs; public liability and contents or stock insurance; council approvals for the shop or signage; ABN and GST rules as turnover grows; and workers compensation once you hire staff.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on shop sales and custom orders. Stock can tie up cash, so buy carefully. Expect around 30 hours a week at minimum.