Online decorating consultations

Budget-conscious homeowners and renters, people in regional areas, and busy clients who want a plan they can carry out themselves.

Fixed-price packages per room, such as a concept and shopping list, plus optional extra calls or revisions.

• Mood boards and digital design tools
• Clear written and video communication
• Knowing Australian furniture and paint brands

• Get an ABN and check when you need to register for GST as turnover grows
• Check whether professional indemnity insurance suits your service
• Without site visits, errors in measurements are a risk, so ask for photos and clear dimensions
• Check the rules for affiliate links and supplier commissions, and be open with clients about them

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $2,000, depending on your design tools, website and insurance. Clients send photos and measurements and you consult by video call, so the setup stays light.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many clients you take on and what you charge for each plan. Part-time work is possible, with a typical minimum of about 6 hours a week.

Check you have an ABN, when to register for GST as turnover grows, and whether professional indemnity insurance suits your service. Also check the rules for affiliate links and supplier commissions, and be open with clients about them.