Podcast production service from home

Small businesses, consultants, charities, membership bodies and independent hosts who want a podcast but lack the time or technical skills.

Monthly package per episode or per month, plus one-off fees for set-up, trailers and audio clips for social media.

• Audio editing
• Good listening and an ear for quality
• Organisation and reliable turnaround
• Clear communication with clients

• Music and sound effects need the right licence, use royalty-free libraries and keep the terms
• Written agreement on who owns the recordings and what happens if a guest objects to content
• Check what your insurance covers, such as professional indemnity, for client work
• Check whether your tenancy or mortgage allows you to work from home
• Income can be uneven at first, as many clients stop and start podcasts

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on the equipment and software you choose and how much set-up help you offer. Treat this as a guide and budget for your own needs.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500 as an estimate, depending on how many clients you have and which services you offer. Income can be uneven at first, as many clients stop and start podcasts.

Check that music and sound effects have the right licence, using royalty-free libraries and keeping the terms. Also agree in writing who owns recordings, check what your insurance covers, such as professional indemnity, and whether your tenancy or mortgage allows home working.