Home-based lamination service

Schools and teachers, cafes, community groups, tradies needing durable job signs, and individuals with certificates or photos.

Per item or per sheet, priced by size (A4, A3, A2) and finish, with discounts for bulk orders and a small fee for trimming or rounding corners.

• Attention to detail
• Patience with machine setup and troubleshooting
• Clear customer communication

• Check with your local council whether a home-based business needs approval
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers business equipment
• Heated machines and film waste, so keep a safe, ventilated workspace
• Don't laminate documents you aren't sure are lawful to copy or protect, such as official IDs

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $400 to $2,000, depending on whether you buy a pouch laminator, a roll laminator or both, plus film and supplies. Insurance and a safe, ventilated workspace are also worth budgeting for.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on how many schools, cafes, community groups and individuals you serve and how much work you take on. It suits a side business in the early stages.

Check with your local council whether a home-based business needs approval. You'll need an ABN, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold. Get public liability insurance, check your home insurance covers equipment, and don't laminate documents you aren't sure are lawful to copy or protect.