Small content studio for brands

Growing businesses, marketing teams, agencies, charities and public bodies that need regular content and prefer one supplier.

Project fees and monthly retainers for content packages, with extra income from studio hire and add-ons such as animation or social media management.

• Producing and managing projects
• Filming, editing or writing to a professional standard
• Pitching and winning clients
• Managing freelancers or staff and budgets

• Employer's liability insurance once you take on staff, and check how freelancer status works to avoid employment issues
• Public liability, equipment and professional indemnity insurance
• Late-paying clients can strain cash flow, agree deposits and payment terms
• Check lease terms and business rates on any premises
• Check whether you need to register for VAT as turnover grows, and consider a limited company

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £5,000 to £25,000, depending on the premises, equipment and team size you choose. Treat this as a guide and build your own budget before committing to a lease.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £15,000 as an estimate, depending on how many brand clients you win and how many monthly contracts you secure. Late-paying clients can strain cash flow, so agree deposits and payment terms.

Check employer's liability insurance once you take on staff, and how freelancer status works to avoid employment issues. Also check public liability, equipment and professional indemnity cover, lease terms and business rates, and whether you need to register for VAT as turnover grows.