Short-Term printer and copier rental

Businesses with temporary offices, construction and project site trailers, conference and event organizers, election and campaign offices, and companies waiting on a repair or purchase.

Flat daily, weekly or monthly rental rates per machine, plus delivery and setup fees and a refundable deposit.

• Organizing bookings and inventory
• Basic setup of office machines
• Clear communication with customers
• Light lifting and driving

• General liability insurance and coverage for the equipment while it's out on rental
• Check your city or county for any business license requirement, and your state's sales tax rules for rentals
• A home occupation permit or HOA and lease rules may apply if you store or run the business from home
• Demand can be uneven, so don't over-buy equipment early
• Machines can come back damaged or with data left on them, so use deposits and wipe drives between rentals

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how many printers, copiers and scanners you buy and whether you need a storage unit. Demand can be uneven, so avoid over-buying equipment early.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $600 to $3,000, depending on how often your machines are booked and for how long. Treat it as revenue rather than profit, since equipment and delivery costs come out of it.

Check general liability insurance and cover for equipment while it's out on rental, plus any city or county business license and your state's sales tax rules for rentals. Home occupation permit or HOA and lease rules may apply. Use deposits and wipe drives between rentals.