Online dried flower studio

Gift shoppers, home decorators, wedding customers and people who like flowers that last.

You sell finished products at a markup on stems and packaging, and can add subscriptions, bulk orders for weddings or workshops later.

• An eye for colour and design
• Careful packing and posting
• Taking good product photos
• Basic social media or online selling

• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to running a business from home
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of sales and costs
• Consider product and public liability insurance, especially if selling to events or trade customers
• Fragile stock can break in the post, so test packaging and check courier terms
• Some dyed or preserved stems are not suitable around pets or children, so label carefully and check supplier guidance
• Dried stems can be a fire risk near candles, so consider adding care notes

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £300 to £1,500, depending on the stems, packaging, photography and website or marketplace set-up you choose. Starting small from a spare room keeps costs at the lower end.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many products you sell and how you market them. It suits a part-time start, with at least around six hours a week.

Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to running a business from home. Register as a sole trader with HMRC, consider product and public liability insurance, and test packaging because fragile stock can break in the post.