Small print and mailing studio for business clients

Local and regional businesses, charities, schools and agencies that need regular print runs and mailings.

Charges per print run and per mailing, plus design fees and data handling. Regular monthly clients give a steady base.

• Operating print and finishing equipment
• Design and artwork preparation
• Production planning and deadlines
• Selling to business customers

• Unit lease terms, business rates and whether the use is allowed under the planning class, check with the landlord and council
• Data protection (UK GDPR): you will handle client mailing lists, so check your responsibilities and ICO registration
• Machinery safety, insurance for equipment and employer's liability insurance if you hire staff
• Equipment costs and loan or lease commitments, make sure steady work covers them

Startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £40,000, depending on the equipment you buy or lease, the unit you take and how much finishing kit you need. These are estimates, so check real quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on how many regular clients you win and the size of your print runs. These are estimates, not guarantees, and your costs come out of that.

Check your unit's lease terms, business rates and whether the use is allowed under its planning class. Also check your UK GDPR duties and ICO registration for client lists, plus machinery safety and insurance.