Private bra fitting and lingerie studio

Women wanting expert, unhurried fitting in private, including new mothers, post-surgery customers and people who struggle to find their size in stores.

Profit on bras and other items sold during each appointment, plus repeat purchases and referrals. Some studios charge a fitting fee that is credited against a purchase.

• Bra fitting knowledge
• Warm, discreet communication
• Appointment booking and stock management

• Home-based business licence and zoning rules for customer visits, check with your municipality
• Home insurance may not cover business visitors, so check commercial general liability cover
• Holding enough sizes in stock without over-ordering
• Safety and comfort for clients, such as clear privacy and professional boundaries
• Winter weather affecting appointment attendance

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the range of sizes you stock and how you set up your fitting room. These are estimates, so avoid over-ordering stock at the start.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many appointments you book and how much clients buy. Winter weather can affect attendance. Treat these figures as estimates.

Check your municipality's home-based business licence and zoning rules for customer visits. Also check that your insurance covers business visitors, including commercial general liability, and plan for client privacy, comfort and professional boundaries.