Start a sticker and label print workshop

Food and drink producers, cosmetics makers, online shops, breweries, farm shops and local firms needing regular labels.

Price per run of labels or stickers, plus artwork set-up fees. Repeat reorders from local businesses give steadier income than one-off jobs.

• Print production or willingness to learn it
• Design and artwork preparation
• Quoting and costing jobs
• Sales and building trade relationships

• Equipment can be a large cost, so check leasing and finance options carefully
• Product labels may need to meet labelling rules (such as food or cosmetics), so customers may ask you to check with Trading Standards or their own advisers
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus employer's liability once you hire
• Check the unit's planning use, business rates and any lease terms
• Inks, solvents and waste materials may need proper storage and disposal, so check with your council

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £10,000 to £50,000, depending on the press, finishing equipment and unit you choose. Equipment can be a large cost, so check leasing and finance options carefully before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on your customers, run sizes and how much regular trade you win. These are revenue estimates before costs, not profit.

Check labelling rules for products such as food or cosmetics, as customers may ask you to speak to Trading Standards or their own advisers. Also check insurance, the unit's planning use, business rates, lease terms, and ink and waste disposal with your council.