Home monogramming and embroidery studio

Individuals buying personal gifts, wedding and baby shower hosts, and families who want items marked for school, hockey or camp.

Price per item based on stitch count and item type, plus a markup if you supply the blank item. Gift season and wedding season bring the busiest orders.

• Patience and an eye for detail
• Basic design software skills
• Customer service and clear order taking

• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence and what zoning allows
• Commercial general liability insurance is worth checking, especially if you sell finished items
• Avoid copying logos or characters owned by others, as customers may ask for them
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and check any provincial sales tax rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending mainly on the embroidery machine, design software and starting supplies you choose. Treat this as a rough estimate and compare options before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many orders you take, your pricing and the hours you put in. These are revenue estimates before materials and other costs.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence and what zoning allows. Also check commercial general liability insurance, avoid copying logos or characters owned by others, and look at GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.