Home-Based mailing and mail-out service

Local small businesses, real estate agents, accountants, schools, clubs, charities and community groups that send regular newsletters, invites or appeals.

A per-piece price for handling, plus a pass-through of postage and any printing. Regular monthly or quarterly clients give steady work, while one-off campaigns top it up.

• Organised and accurate
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Basic spreadsheet and mail merge skills

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a business from home
• Public liability insurance, and cover for client materials in your care
• Privacy rules when handling client mailing lists, so check your obligations under the Privacy Act and keep data secure
• Postage is paid up front, so agree payment terms or take deposits to protect your cash flow
• Check Australia Post's requirements for bulk lodgement and addressing standards before quoting

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your supplies, computer setup and insurance. Postage is paid up front, so agree payment terms or take deposits to protect your cash flow.

Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a business from home. Check your Privacy Act obligations when handling client mailing lists, and Australia Post's bulk lodgement and addressing requirements before quoting.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your client base and the size of each mail-out. The estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week of folding, addressing and lodging.