Home-Based custom label printer

Home bakers, craft brewers, candle and soap makers, farmers market vendors, small shops and people planning weddings or parties.

You charge per order based on label size, material and quantity, plus a design or setup fee. Repeat orders from the same makers build steady income.

• Basic graphic design
• Attention to detail and color matching
• Customer service and clear quoting

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and check HOA or lease rules
• Food and drink labels have legal content rules (ingredients, allergens, net weight), so make clients responsible for the content or check FDA and your state's guidance
• Check general liability insurance, and register for sales tax with your state if required
• Ink and label stock costs can eat into margins on very small orders, so set a minimum order

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the printer, cutter and materials you choose. Ink and label stock can eat into margins on small orders, so consider setting a minimum order.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on your clients, order sizes and pricing. The idea is estimated at a minimum of about 8 hours a week, so it can start part-time.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and any HOA or lease rules. Food and drink labels have content rules, so check FDA and state guidance or make clients responsible. Also check liability insurance and sales tax registration.