Home-Based custom decal and sticker shop

Small businesses, sports clubs, crafters, event organisers and individuals who want personalised items.

Price per order based on size, material and complexity, plus extras like application tape or rush delivery. Repeat orders from businesses add steady work.

• Basic graphic design
• Patience and attention to detail
• Customer communication
• Packing and posting orders

• Check you are not copying logos, characters or other people's artwork, as copyright and trade mark problems are a real risk
• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to running a business from home
• Consider product and public liability insurance, especially for items used outdoors or on vehicles
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of income and costs
• Vinyl and materials can be wasted on mistakes, so price in test pieces and spare stock

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on the cutter or printer-cutter you choose and your starting stock of vinyl. Price in test pieces and spare material for mistakes.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many hours you put in and the orders you win. This is revenue, so allow for materials, postage and fees.

Check you are not copying logos, characters or other people's artwork, as copyright and trade mark problems are a real risk. Also check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to a home business, and register as a sole trader with HMRC.