Mobile bridal and event make-up artist

Brides and bridal parties, formal and graduation guests, and people heading to races or other big events.

A set price per person or per package (bride, bridesmaids, mothers), plus a trial fee and a travel or early-start fee.

• Make-up application for different skin tones and types
• Good time management on busy mornings
• Calm, friendly manner with nervous clients

• Public liability insurance, and check whether your insurer covers working at clients' venues
• Hygiene: sanitise brushes between clients and check for any allergies before applying products
• Wedding bookings are seasonal and weekend heavy, so cash flow can be uneven
• Check whether you need to register for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Make sure you have a deposit and cancellation policy in writing

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on the range and quality of the kit you buy. These are estimates, so price up your products, brushes and insurance before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many bookings you take. Wedding work is seasonal and weekend heavy, so cash flow can be uneven. These figures are estimates only.

Check public liability insurance, including whether your insurer covers work at clients' venues. Check hygiene practices such as sanitising brushes and asking about allergies, the GST registration threshold, and that you have a deposit and cancellation policy in writing.