Wedding and corporate balloon styling business

Couples, wedding and event planners, businesses, retailers and venues hosting launches, galas and holiday events.

Quoted price per event covering design, materials, travel and installation time, often with a deposit and add-ons such as takedown.

• Event design and layout planning
• Working to tight setup deadlines
• Quoting and client management
• Physical stamina for lifting and installing

• Commercial general liability insurance is often required by venues, so check requirements before quoting
• Venues may have rules on helium, hanging items from ceilings and setup times, so confirm in advance
• Check whether your municipality or province requires a business licence for your setup
• Outdoor events in wind, rain or winter cold can damage displays, so plan backups
• A vehicle big enough for large installations and a way to store stock will be needed

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the stock, equipment and vehicle you need. A vehicle big enough for large installations and a way to store stock will be needed, so factor those in.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many events you take on and the size of your installations. Estimates suggest at least about 12 hours a week of work, though this varies.

Check whether venues require commercial general liability insurance, and ask about their rules on helium, hanging items from ceilings and setup times. Also check whether your municipality or province requires a business licence for your setup.