Fireworks display company

Municipalities, festival and event organizers, sports venues, resorts, wedding clients and private hosts.

A fixed fee per show based on size, product cost and crew. Revenue is seasonal and peaks around Canada Day, Victoria Day, summer festivals and New Year's Eve.

• Careful, safety-first mindset
• Planning and show design
• Working in a team under pressure
• Dealing with clients and local officials

• Federal certification for fireworks supervisors and rules on who may fire displays, so check the current requirements before selling any show
• Storing and transporting fireworks may need specific approvals and vehicles, so check federal and provincial rules
• Municipal and fire department permits for each display, with different rules by city and province
• Specialist liability insurance, which can be costly and is often required by venues
• Weather, wind and fire bans can cancel or delay shows, so write this into your contracts
• Quebec has its own requirements, so check before working there

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $30,000 to $120,000, depending on your set-up. Specialist liability insurance can be costly and is often required by venues, so include it in your budget.

Check federal certification for fireworks supervisors and who may fire displays before selling any show. Also check storage and transport approvals, municipal and fire department permits for each display, and Quebec's own requirements.

Estimates put monthly revenue typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many shows you win. Weather, wind and fire bans can cancel or delay shows, so write this into your contracts.