Home-based invitation and stationery printing

Engaged couples, parents planning birthdays and christenings, and small event planners who need short runs.

Price per set of invitations, with add-ons such as custom design, envelopes, matching stationery and rush orders.

• Basic graphic design
• Attention to detail and colour matching
• Customer service and clear communication

• Check with your local council whether a home-based business needs approval
• Public liability insurance is worth checking, especially if customers visit
• Get an ABN and check when you must register for GST
• Make sure fonts, images and templates you use are licensed for commercial use
• Print quality and typos can cost you a whole job, so use proofs and written sign-off

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the printer, trimmer, card stock and design tools you choose. These are estimates, and your own costs will vary with the equipment and materials you buy at the start.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many jobs you take, your pricing and the time you put in. The estimates assume at least around 6 hours a week, so results vary widely.

Check with your local council whether a home-based business needs approval, and look into public liability insurance, especially if customers visit. Get an ABN, check when to register for GST, and make sure fonts, images and templates are licensed for commercial use.