Home custom sticker studio

Small online sellers, crafters, cafes, clubs, schools, event organisers and people wanting personalised stickers.

Price per sticker, sheet or pack, with set-up and design fees for custom artwork. Sell through your own website or an online marketplace, and win repeat orders from small businesses.

• Basic graphic design software
• Attention to colour and detail
• Patience with machines and troubleshooting
• Customer service

• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or lease allows business use at home
• Check you are not printing other people's artwork, logos or characters without permission
• Ink, vinyl and cutting blades add up, so track your costs per order
• Public liability and product liability insurance are worth checking, especially for items used on products or by children
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of sales

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on the printer, cutting machine and materials you choose. Ink, vinyl and blades add up, so it helps to track your costs per order from the start.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many orders you win, your pricing and the hours you put in. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours of work a week.

Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or lease allows business use at home, and that you have permission to print other people's artwork, logos or characters. Also look into public liability and product liability insurance, and register as a sole trader with HMRC.