Online ticketing for local events

Community theatres, comedy nights, school and club fundraisers, local festivals, workshop hosts and small music promoters.

A booking fee or percentage on each ticket, sometimes plus a flat set-up fee. Fees can be added on top of the ticket price or taken from the organiser's share.

• Organised and detail-focused
• Comfortable with online tools and payments
• Clear communication with organisers and ticket buyers

• How customer money is held and paid out, so organisers are paid on time. Check with your payment provider and an accountant
• Refunds when an event is cancelled or changed. Check Australian Consumer Law obligations and write your policy clearly
• Ticket resale and scalping rules differ by state and territory, so check your state's rules
• ABN, and GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold
• Privacy of buyer details. Check your obligations under Australian privacy law

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on the ticketing software you use and how much you spend on your website and marketing. You use existing ticketing software rather than building your own.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many organisers you work with, the events you sell tickets for and your booking fees. This is revenue before costs. Plan on at least about 6 hours a week.

Check how customer money is held and paid out, with your payment provider and an accountant. Check Australian Consumer Law on refunds and your state's ticket resale rules. Also check your ABN, GST registration at the turnover threshold, and privacy obligations.