Online dried flower studio

Home buyers, gift shoppers, wedding and event planners, and decorators looking for long-lasting flowers.

Sell finished arrangements at a fixed price each, plus bulk bunches and custom orders for events. Shipping is usually charged or built into the price.

• Eye for color and design
• Product photography with a phone
• Careful packing and order handling

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit or business license, and any HOA or lease rules
• Register with your state for sales tax if required, and get an EIN if you set up an LLC
• Fragile products: test packaging to avoid breakage and returns
• Check general liability insurance, and look into rules on shipping or selling certain plant materials across state lines
• Dried flowers can trigger allergies and mold if stored damp, so keep your space dry and ventilated

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on how much stock, packaging and equipment you buy and how you set up your online shop. These are estimates, so confirm them with real supplier quotes.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on your products, your prices and how many orders you get from your online shop and local markets. Treat this as an estimate. Hours start at around 8 per week.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit or business license, plus any HOA or lease rules. Also check state sales tax registration, whether you need an EIN for an LLC, and rules on shipping plant materials across state lines.