In-Home audio advice, supply and setup

Visit homes to advise on audio, supply speakers and hi-fi, and set everything up properly.

Startup costA$3k to A$15k
Monthly revenueA$2k to A$10k
Time needed10+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • A$3k-15k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

A mobile service where you assess a customer's room, recommend gear, supply it and set it up, including speaker placement, connections and a simple walkthrough.

Your first three steps

  1. Arrange trade accounts with a couple of distributors or wholesalers
  2. Put together a demo kit and a simple price list for advice and setup
  3. Offer a first setup to friends and neighbours and ask for reviews
Who pays

Busy households, downsizers, older customers and people building a living room or home cinema setup.

How it makes money

Margin on the equipment you supply, plus a visit or setup fee for consultation and installation.

Skills that help
  • Audio setup and speaker placement
  • Explaining technology simply
  • Trustworthy and tidy in customers' homes
Watch out for
  • Public liability and tools or stock insurance
  • Work involving mains power or in-wall wiring may need a licensed electrician, check your state's rules
  • Telecommunications and data cabling may have registration rules, check with the regulator
  • Australian Consumer Law guarantees on goods you supply
  • Carrying stock and gear needs a suitable vehicle

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start an in-home audio setup business?

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on stock, tools and vehicle needs. Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many home visits and sales you complete.

Do I need a licence to install home audio in Australia?

Check whether work involving mains power or in-wall wiring needs a licensed electrician under your state's rules, and whether telecommunications and data cabling have registration rules. Also check public liability and stock insurance, and Australian Consumer Law guarantees on goods you supply.

What skills and time does a mobile audio setup service need?

Audio setup and speaker placement, explaining technology simply, and being trustworthy and tidy in customers' homes are key. Time is estimated at around 10 hours a week at minimum, depending on bookings.

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