Stamp, seal and engraving shop

Local businesses, accountants and law firms, schools and clubs, tradespeople, and walk-in customers needing something quickly.

Per-item sales of stamps, seals and engraving, plus ink refills and accessories, with regular repeat orders from local businesses.

• Design and layout of stamp artwork
• Operating engraving equipment
• Customer service and quoting
• Basic shop and stock management

• Check lease terms, fit-out costs and any council or landlord approvals for your premises use
• Public liability insurance, plus cover for stock and equipment
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, which varies by state
• Engraving machines need safe use and ventilation, so check the manufacturer's guidance
• Demand can be uneven, so check how much of your income can come from repeat business customers
• Check GST registration and point-of-sale requirements

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on premises, fit-out and equipment. Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on your location, turnaround speed and how much repeat business customers bring.

Check lease terms, fit-out costs and any council or landlord approvals for your premises. Look at public liability insurance and cover for stock and equipment, workers compensation once you hire staff (it varies by state), engraving machine safety and ventilation, and GST registration.

You need stamp artwork design and layout, comfort operating engraving equipment, customer service and quoting, and basic shop and stock management. As a shopfront, it typically needs at least around 30 hours a week.