Home trophy and engraving service

Local sports clubs, schools, community groups, event organisers and small businesses buying awards.

You mark up trophies and medals and charge for engraving or personalisation per item. Repeat orders from clubs each season help keep work steady.

• Attention to detail and spelling accuracy
• Using engraving software and machines
• Customer service and quoting
• Meeting deadlines before presentation evenings

• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to a home workshop
• Laser engravers need ventilation and safe use, check the manufacturer's guidance and your home insurance
• Public liability insurance and a check that your home insurance covers business stock and equipment
• Spelling errors on engraved items can mean a costly remake, always get written sign-off on wording
• Demand is often seasonal, with busy spells around the end of sports seasons and school terms

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the equipment you buy, such as a laser engraver, and how much stock you hold. Treat these as estimates and compare equipment quotes before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,800, depending on how many clubs, schools and businesses you win. These are estimates, and demand is often seasonal, with busy spells around the end of sports seasons and school terms.

Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to a home workshop. Also check ventilation and the manufacturer's guidance for laser engravers, plus public liability cover and whether your home insurance covers business stock and equipment.