Small event space for hire

Families planning parties, community groups, local businesses, instructors, performers and small wedding couples.

Hire fees by the hour or day, plus extras like furniture, sound gear, cleaning, bond and sometimes catering through partner caterers.

• Customer service and quick replies to enquiries
• Organising bookings and a calendar
• Basic marketing and photography of the space
• Handy with setup and minor repairs

• Council approval for the intended use, plus building and fire safety rules and the maximum number of people allowed
• Public liability insurance, and check what your landlord requires in the lease
• A liquor licence if alcohol will be sold, or whether hirers can bring their own (check your state's liquor licensing body)
• Noise rules and neighbour complaints, especially for evening events
• Lease commitments and quiet periods, since you pay rent whether or not you are booked
• Upfront lease costs such as a security bond (often several months' rent), fit-out, furniture and the first months of rent before bookings build up
• Accessible entry and toilets

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $100,000, depending on your lease, fit-out and furniture. Upfront costs can include a security bond, often several months' rent, plus rent before bookings build up.

Check council approval for the intended use, building and fire safety rules, and the maximum number of people allowed. Also check liquor licensing, noise rules, insurance, lease requirements, and accessible entry and toilets.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how often the space is booked and your hire rates. Remember rent is payable whether or not you are booked.