Home flock transfer studio for clubs and small brands

Sports clubs, schools, local bands, small clothing brands, event organisers and businesses wanting branded merchandise.

Price per item or per design, with lower unit prices for bigger runs. You can add extra income by supplying the blank garments and charging for artwork set-up.

• Basic design or artwork preparation
• Patience and precision with weeding and pressing
• Customer service and quoting
• Organising orders and deadlines

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business
• Public liability insurance, and product liability cover if you supply garments
• Heat press and cutter safety: burns, and good ventilation in a small space
• Customers supplying logos or team crests they don't own; check you have permission to reproduce them
• Register for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the heat press and vinyl cutter you choose, flock film, blank garments and insurance. A spare room or garage can serve as your workspace.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on order volumes, pricing and the clubs, schools or brands you supply. It can start part-time, at around 8 hours a week.

Check with your local council whether you need approval for a home-based business, and check public liability and product liability insurance. Check you have permission to reproduce customers' logos or crests, heat press and ventilation safety, and ABN and GST requirements.