Online custom invitation shop

Couples, party hosts and event planners across Australia who want personalised stationery without visiting a print shop.

Per-order pricing with a margin above the trade printer's cost, plus extras like digital proofs, envelopes and matching items.

• Graphic design software
• Basic online shop setup and marketing
• Organising orders and deadlines

• Get an ABN and check when GST registration is required
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and faulty goods, so write clear policies
• Depending on printer reliability, late delivery for wedding dates is a major risk, so build in buffer time
• Check you hold the licence for any fonts, graphics or marketplace templates you sell
• Check business insurance options such as public liability and product liability

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on your design software, shop platform and how many designs you launch with. These are estimates only, and your costs will vary with the tools and setup you choose.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $3,000, depending on how many designs you offer, how well you market them and your order volume. The estimates assume at least around 8 hours a week, so results vary.

Get an ABN and check when GST registration is required. Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and faulty goods, so write clear policies. Check you hold licences for any fonts, graphics or templates you sell, and look into business insurance.