Balloon decor studio for weddings and events

Wedding and event planners, companies, schools, retailers opening new stores, and families booking larger celebrations.

Quotes per event, usually larger installations with setup and takedown fees. Ongoing deals with venues or planners give steadier bookings.

• Advanced balloon construction
• Quoting and client communication
• Scheduling several events a week
• Driving and loading equipment safely

• Check city or county business license, zoning and fire code rules for your workshop and storage
• General liability insurance is commonly requested by venues; workers' compensation is needed once you hire in most states, so check yours
• Check state sales tax registration, since decor and products may be taxable
• Event work is seasonal and weekend-heavy, so plan for quiet months
• Large installations carry risk, so check venue rules on fire safety, ceilings and helium use

Estimated startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the workshop or storage unit you rent, your equipment and stock, and how you get gear to events.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on how many events you book and the size of each installation. Event work is seasonal and weekend-heavy, so plan for quiet months.

Check city or county business license, zoning and fire code rules for your workshop and storage. Also check general liability insurance that venues often request, workers' compensation if you hire, state sales tax registration, and venue rules on ceilings and helium.