Audio hire with delivery and setup

Event planners, corporate organisers, wedding couples, festivals, community associations and venues without their own sound system.

Package pricing for equipment plus delivery, setup and an optional sound technician fee. Repeat work from planners and venues adds steady bookings.

• Setting up and troubleshooting live sound
• Driving and loading heavy equipment
• Quoting, scheduling and dealing with planners

• Commercial general liability and equipment insurance, plus commercial vehicle cover for the van
• Check whether you need WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire helpers or technicians, as rules vary by province
• Noise bylaws and venue rules that can affect events, check with your municipality and venues
• Peak-season clashes in summer and a quiet winter, so plan cash flow
• Heavy lifting and electrical safety, so consider training and regular gear testing

Estimates suggest startup costs of typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on how much gear you stock, whether you need a van, and storage unit costs. Full-service packages typically need a bigger range of equipment.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many events you serve and the packages you offer. Summer is peak season and winter can be quiet, so plan your cash flow.

Check commercial general liability, equipment and commercial vehicle insurance, plus WCB/WSIB once you hire helpers, as rules vary by province. Also check noise bylaws and venue rules with your municipality and venues before booking events.