Home-Based branding and design studio

Local small businesses, startups, restaurants, nonprofits and independent professionals who need a professional look.

Fixed project fees for logos, brand kits and websites, plus monthly retainers for ongoing updates, social graphics and print refreshes.

• Graphic and layout design
• Basic web design
• Clear client communication
• Managing deadlines and revisions

• Check whether your city or county requires a business license, and whether your home use needs a home occupation permit
• Use a written contract covering scope, revisions, payment terms and who owns the final files
• Check you have the right licenses for software, fonts and stock images used in client work
• Consider professional liability insurance, and check your lease or HOA rules if working from home
• Set aside money for self-employment taxes and check IRS quarterly estimated payment rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your computer, software, fonts and stock image licenses. Check you have the right licenses for software, fonts and stock images used in client work.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you take on and your pricing. This is revenue before tax, so set aside money for self-employment taxes.

Check whether your city or county requires a business license, and whether home use needs a home occupation permit. Also check lease or HOA rules, consider professional liability insurance, and use a written contract covering scope, revisions, payment and file ownership.