Scrapbooking shop with workshop space
Open a small shop selling scrapbooking supplies, with a table for classes and crop nights.
- C$20k-80k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small retail shop stocking papers, stickers, albums and tools, with a worktable where customers can try products and join classes or crop evenings.
Your first three steps
- Check local demand by visiting craft groups, asking about crop nights and scouting small retail units in your area
- Request wholesale catalogues from suppliers and work out a starting stock list and budget
- Draft a simple budget covering rent, stock and fit-out, then talk to your municipality about business licensing and zoning
Who pays
Local hobbyists, gift buyers, parents with school projects and people who join classes and group events.
How it makes money
Retail sales of supplies, plus fees for classes, crop nights and kids' craft parties.
Skills that help
- Scrapbooking and card making know-how
- Customer service and teaching
- Stock buying and bookkeeping
- Local marketing
Watch out for
- Commercial lease terms and rent, so negotiate carefully and check how long you are committed
- Check municipal business licence, zoning and signage rules
- Commercial general liability insurance, especially if you run classes
- Register for GST/HST when required, and check provincial sales tax rules where you live
- Winter weather can reduce foot traffic, so plan cash flow for slow months
- Check WCB/WSIB requirements if you hire staff
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to open a scrapbooking shop in Canada?
Estimated startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $80,000, depending on your premises, stock and the workshop space you set up. Negotiate lease terms carefully and check how long you are committed.
How much can a scrapbooking shop earn per month?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on location, stock range and how many classes and crop evenings you run. Winter weather can reduce foot traffic, so plan cash flow for slow months.
What rules should I check before opening a craft shop with classes?
Check your municipal business licence, zoning and signage rules, plus commercial lease terms. Also check liability insurance, especially if you run classes, GST/HST and provincial sales tax, and WCB/WSIB requirements if you hire staff.
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