Events business ideas you can start from home in Canada

31 ideas

These 31 ideas let you build an events business from your own space, whether that is a spare room, a garage or just a laptop. Some are service-led, like a birthday and celebration party planner or an event and wedding video editor.

Swipe through these ideas →

1k to 5k 5k to 20k Over 20k Out and about Own premises

Designer creating a large floral arrangement for a wedding table setting.

Home-based wedding and event florist

Design bouquets, centrepieces and arrangements for weddings and events from a studio space at home.

C$1k-5k
Side hustle
From home

Florist arranging colourful cut flowers into a bouquet at a shop counter.

Wedding and event florist

Create bridal bouquets, ceremony flowers and table arrangements for weddings and events in your region.

C$2k-10k
Part-time
From home

Wedding planner checking details with a clipboard at a venue.

Full-service wedding planner

Plan weddings from first idea to last dance: budgets, suppliers, design and the day itself.

C$1.5k-7k
Part-time
From home

Editor working on video timeline across two monitors in an editing suite.

Event and wedding video editor

Edit highlight reels and full-length films for wedding and event videographers and for couples who filmed their own day.

C$800-4k
Side hustle
From home

Workers setting up a marquee with tables and chairs for an outdoor event.

Home-based party rental starter

Rent tables, chairs, linens and decor for backyard parties from a garage or storage space at home.

C$2k-8k
Side hustle
From home

Group of sports fans with flags boarding a coach for a match trip.

Fan trip packages to games and races

Organize group trips for fans to away games, playoff series and big races, with travel, tickets and stays sorted.

C$1k-5k
Side hustle
From home

Tournament travel for teams and athletes

Plan travel, stays and logistics for youth teams, clubs and runners heading to tournaments and races.

C$1.5k-7k
Part-time
From home

Staff member selling tickets at a counter in a busy venue box office.

Local online ticket seller for community events

Sell tickets online for local shows, markets and fundraisers, and earn a fee on each one.

C$300-1.5k
Side hustle
From home

Bunches of colourful helium balloons displayed in a party decorations shop.

Home-based balloon decor studio

Make balloon bouquets, garlands and arches at home, then deliver or set up for birthdays, showers and events.

C$1k-5k
Side hustle
From home

Decorated wedding venue with flowers and table settings ready for guests.

Day-of wedding coordinator

Run the schedule on the wedding day so couples can relax, working mostly from home beforehand.

C$300-2k
Side hustle
From home

Event planners setting up a conference hall with tables and stage for guests.

Freelance meeting and conference planner

Plan team meetings, workshops and small conferences for local businesses and associations from your home office.

C$500-3k
Side hustle
From home

Bride trying on a wedding dress during a fitting in a bridal boutique.

Home-based wedding dress hire studio

Rent out a small collection of wedding dresses and accessories to local brides, with fittings by appointment at home.

C$3k-12k
Side hustle
From home

Sound engineer at a mixing desk with speakers set up for an event.

Home-based speaker and PA hire

Rent out speakers, mixers and mics for parties, small gigs and community events from a spare room or garage.

C$3k-12k
Side hustle
From home

Wedding planner reviewing details with a clipboard beside a decorated table.

Wedding planner and day-of coordinator

Help couples plan their wedding or run the day itself, working from home and meeting at venues.

C$500-3k
Side hustle
From home

Arrangement of artificial silk plants in pots on a shop display.

Artificial greenery for events and offices

Design, sell or rent artificial plant and flower arrangements to decorators, offices and event planners.

C$1k-5k
Side hustle
From home

Event equipment hire from home storage

Rent tents, tables, chairs and heaters for backyard parties and small events, delivered to the door.

C$3k-15k
Side hustle
From home

Home-based event planner for private parties

Plan weddings, milestone birthdays and family celebrations for local clients, working from your own home office.

C$500-3k
Side hustle
From home

Small AV equipment rental from home

Rent projectors, screens, speakers and mics to local groups, stored at home and delivered by car.

C$2k-8k
Side hustle
From home

Home-based balloon decor for parties

Make balloon garlands, arches and bouquets at home for birthdays, baby showers and small events.

C$300-1.5k
Side hustle
From home

Singing telegram team with several performers

Take bookings and send a small roster of singers to cover more dates, themes and neighbourhoods.

C$500-3k
Part-time
From home

Trade show stand coordinator for exhibitors

Plan and manage trade show booths for small companies that want to exhibit but have no time or team to do it.

C$500-3k
Side hustle
From home

Organizer of local trade fairs and expos

Run your own niche exhibition, from booking the venue to selling stands to exhibitors and drawing visitors.

C$3k-15k
Part-time
From home

Home-based exhibition stand designer and organizer

Design trade show stands and manage the build from home, using local fabricators and install crews as subcontractors.

C$1.5k-6k
Side hustle
From home

Home-based costume rental by appointment

Rent out a curated costume collection from home to parties, schools and community theatres.

C$1.5k-7k
Side hustle
From home

About these ideas

Others are more hands-on, such as a home-based balloon decor studio. They suit people who are organized, good with clients and happy to work evenings and weekends when events happen. Before choosing, think about storage for equipment, how you will deliver to venues, and whether your municipality has rules for home-based businesses. Also consider how you will find your first customers, since events often rely on word of mouth and local reputation. Start with the idea that best matches skills you already have.

More ideas

Questions

Do I need a licence to run an events business from home in Canada?

It depends on your city or town and on what you offer. Check your municipality's home-based business rules, whether a business licence is needed, and any provincial requirements for things like food, alcohol or ticketing.

What insurance should I look into for an events business?

Ask an insurance broker about general liability cover, and whether you need equipment or product coverage for items you hire out. Some venues ask suppliers for proof of insurance, so check what your likely clients expect before booking.

How can I keep startup costs low with a home-based events business?

Choose an idea that uses skills or equipment you already own, such as editing or planning. Test demand with a few local bookings before buying stock. Check storage needs, transport costs and whether you can hire items rather than buy them.