Mobile hi-fi advice and home setup

Busy households, people moving into a new home, and older customers who want someone to sort everything for them.

Margin on equipment you supply, plus a fee for the visit, setup and any extra cabling or mounting.

• Good knowledge of home audio
• Practical setup and basic wiring
• Friendly, patient customer service

• Public liability insurance, since you work in customers' homes
• Anything beyond plugging in equipment, such as fixed wiring, may need a qualified electrician, so check what you can do
• Drilling and wall mounting risks damaging property, so agree this in writing first
• Stock you buy for a customer who then cancels, so take deposits
• Brand rules on who may sell their products

Estimates are typically around £1,000 to £6,000, depending on the demo kit, tools and any stock you hold. Taking deposits helps, because stock bought for a customer who then cancels can become a cost to you.

Monthly revenue estimates are typically around £600 to £4,000, depending on how many home visits you book and what equipment you supply. Hours start at about 8 a week, so many people build it up gradually.

Check public liability insurance, since you work in customers' homes. Anything beyond plugging in equipment, such as fixed wiring, may need a qualified electrician. Agree drilling or wall mounting in writing, and check brand rules on who may sell their products.