Mobile curtain and blind consultant
Visit clients with fabric samples, measure up and fit made-to-measure curtains and blinds.
- A$1k-5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A visit-the-customer service: you bring sample books, measure windows, advise on styles, then order made-to-measure curtains and blinds from a workroom or supplier and fit them.
Your first three steps
- Contact curtain workrooms and blind suppliers to compare trade prices, sample books and minimum orders
- Put together a sample case and a clear quote template with deposit terms
- Build a simple website and Google Business listing, then approach real estate agents and local designers for referrals
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and interior designers who want a hassle-free service.
How it makes money
You charge the customer a retail price and keep the margin over what the workroom or supplier charges, plus a fitting or measure fee.
Skills that help
- Customer service and selling
- Accurate measuring
- Basic fitting with hand and power tools
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance for work in customers' homes
- Check your state's rules for working at height and fitting window coverings, especially around child safety for blind cords
- Reliance on suppliers for quality and delivery times, so agree timelines before promising dates
- Take deposits and put terms in writing to avoid disputes over custom orders
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile curtain and blind consultant
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile curtain and blind business?
Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the sample books and tools you buy. These are estimates, so compare supplier terms and trade pricing before you invest.
How much can a mobile curtain and blind consultant earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you visit and the size of each order. This is revenue, not profit, as made-to-measure products are ordered from a workroom or supplier.
What rules should I check before fitting curtains and blinds?
Check public liability insurance for work in customers' homes, and your state's rules for working at height and fitting window coverings, especially around child safety for blind cords. Also agree supplier timelines before promising dates, and put deposits and terms in writing.
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