Home-Based print studio for posters and flyers

Local small businesses, restaurants, real estate agents, schools, churches, community groups and individuals planning events.

Price per piece or per job, with a markup over paper and ink costs. Rush orders, design touch-ups and local delivery can be charged extra.

• Basic graphic design software
• Attention to color and detail
• Customer service
• Pricing and quoting jobs

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and review any HOA or lease rules
• Check sales tax registration with your state, as printed goods are often taxable
• Be careful printing copyrighted or trademarked artwork; ask customers to confirm they have the rights
• Ink and paper costs can eat into margins if you underprice small jobs
• General liability insurance is worth checking, plus coverage for equipment

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the printers, trimming tools, paper and design software you choose. Check coverage for your equipment and general liability insurance when you budget.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your client base, pricing and job sizes. The estimate assumes about 8 hours a week or more. Ink and paper costs can eat into margins if you underprice small jobs.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and review any HOA or lease rules. Check sales tax registration with your state, as printed goods are often taxable. Ask customers to confirm they have the rights to any copyrighted or trademarked artwork.