Home-Based balloon decor for parties

Parents planning birthdays, baby showers and graduations, plus small businesses and party planners who want a decor backdrop.

A flat price per booking based on size and design, often with add-ons for delivery, setup and takedown. Photos on social media bring most repeat work.

• Creative eye for color and shape
• Patience and steady hands
• Basic social media and photo skills
• Reliable timing for event deadlines

• Check whether your city or county requires a business license or a home occupation permit, and check HOA or lease rules
• General liability insurance is worth checking, as many venues ask for proof before you can install
• Check venue rules, as some ban helium or outdoor balloons, and never release balloons outdoors because of litter and wildlife concerns
• Weather, heat and humidity can damage balloons, so plan buffer time and extra stock
• Check your state's rules on sales tax for decor services and products

Estimated startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on the balloons, tools and display pieces you buy and how much you spend on photos and promotion. Extra stock helps cover weather damage.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many events you book, the size of each installation and how many hours you work. These figures are revenue, not profit.

Check whether your city or county requires a business license or home occupation permit, and any HOA or lease rules. Also check venue rules on helium and outdoor balloons, liability insurance, and your state's sales tax rules for decor.