Home-Based screen repair with drop-off or post

Individuals who want a cheaper alternative to a shopping centre kiosk, plus small businesses and community groups with several devices.

A set price per repair by device model, with extra for rush jobs, return postage or laptop screens, which usually cost more.

• Precision with small parts
• Troubleshooting
• Clear communication
• Organised record keeping

• Council rules on running a business from home, including customer visits
• Insurance for customers' devices while in your care, plus public liability
• Posted devices can be lost or damaged, so check courier insurance and tracking
• Lithium batteries in devices are a fire risk, so store them safely and check rules for posting them
• Consumer law: repairs should be done with due care and skill, so check your obligations with the ACCC or your state fair trading office

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,000, depending on your tools, starting parts stock, packaging and insurance. These are estimates only, so list the devices you plan to repair and cost the parts and tools for those first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many repairs you complete, your pricing and how you attract customers. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for parts, postage and insurance. Estimates only.

Check council rules on running a business from home, including customer visits. Also check insurance for devices in your care, courier insurance and tracking for posted items, safe storage and posting rules for lithium batteries, and your consumer law obligations with the ACCC or state fair trading.