Instrument repair shop with a shopfront

Walk-in musicians, school families, teachers, bands and other music retailers sending overflow work.

Repair labour and parts, plus accessory sales. A visible shopfront brings steady walk-in jobs and trade work.

• Strong repair skills across several instrument types
• Quoting, pricing and managing job turnaround
• Basic shop management and stock control

• Check council zoning and fit-out requirements for your premises
• Commercial lease terms, which can be a big fixed cost
• Public liability and contents insurance, plus workers compensation if you hire
• Slow months, especially outside school terms, so keep cash reserves
• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your premises, fit-out, tools, accessory stock and insurance. Commercial lease terms can be a large fixed cost, so check them carefully.

Check council zoning and fit-out requirements for your premises, and commercial lease terms. Check public liability and contents insurance, plus workers compensation if you hire, and register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on walk-in trade, repair volume, accessory sales and staffing. The estimates assume at least about 30 hours a week. Keep cash reserves for slow months outside school terms.