Online poster and print shop

Students, young renters, people decorating a home or office, and small businesses wanting wall art.

You earn the gap between your selling price and the print and postage cost on each order, with extra from frames and larger sizes.

• Choosing designs that sell
• Basic design and image editing
• Online marketing and social media
• Customer service

• Copyright: only sell artwork you own or have permission to use, and check licensing for film, band or brand images
• Online sellers must follow UK consumer rules on returns and clear pricing, check the current guidance
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC once you start trading and keep sales records
• Print quality and delivery delays from partners can lead to complaints, so order samples first

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £1,000, depending on your website or marketplace setup, design tools, sample orders and marketing. These are estimates, so plan your own budget around the niche and designs you choose.

Monthly revenue is typically around £100 to £2,500, depending on your designs, niche, marketing and how many orders you win. These are estimates, not guarantees, and revenue is not the same as profit.

Check that you only sell artwork you own or have permission to use, including film, band or brand images. Also check current UK consumer rules on returns and clear pricing, and register as a sole trader with HMRC once you start trading.