AV hire with delivery and event setup

Event planners, businesses, schools, universities, non-profits and venues without their own AV equipment.

Package prices per event, with extra charges for a technician, extra hours, delivery distance and add-ons such as lapel mics or a mixing desk.

• Sound and projection setup
• Troubleshooting under pressure
• Quoting and client communication
• Driving and lifting

• Commercial general liability insurance, equipment cover and vehicle insurance that allows business use; venues often ask for a certificate of insurance
• Check provincial rules on WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire helpers
• Events cannot be rescheduled if kit fails, so keep backups of key items
• Heavy lifting and long evening or weekend hours
• Check with your municipality about business licensing and where you may store equipment, such as a unit or garage

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the equipment packages you offer, your vehicle and where you store kit. Keeping backups of key items adds to the cost but protects events.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many events you serve and your package prices. Expect long evening and weekend hours and heavy lifting.

Check commercial general liability, equipment cover and vehicle insurance that allows business use, as venues often ask for a certificate of insurance. Also check WCB/WSIB rules if you hire helpers, and municipal business licensing and equipment storage rules.