Stage lighting sales and install for churches and schools

Churches, schools, community halls, small theatres, clubs and bars upgrading their lighting.

Margin on equipment sales plus fees for design advice, installation, training and ongoing support or servicing.

• Understanding lighting gear and what suits each venue
• Quoting and sales
• Explaining technology simply to volunteers and staff
• Practical setup skills

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Fixed wiring, dimmer racks and new power circuits need a licensed electrician, so check your state's rules and partner with one
• Check Australian electrical compliance and test and tag requirements for equipment you sell and install
• Long sales cycles with committees and grant-funded buyers, so cash flow can be uneven
• Warranty and returns on imported gear, so check what your suppliers cover

Startup costs are typically estimated around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on demo gear, tools, insurance and how much stock you hold. The idea is to order from distributors as needed, keeping stock minimal.

Fixed wiring, dimmer racks and new power circuits need a licensed electrician, so check your state's rules and consider partnering with one. Also check electrical compliance and test and tag requirements, plus public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many packages you sell. Sales to committees and grant-funded buyers can be slow, so cash flow may be uneven. Time needed typically starts from around 15 hours a week.