Full-Service party and tent rental with a small warehouse

Couples planning weddings, corporate event planners, caterers, schools, churches, and families hosting big backyard events.

Rental fees per item or package, plus delivery, setup and takedown charges. Repeat business from caterers and planners can fill the calendar.

• Logistics and scheduling
• Managing and training a small crew
• Sales and quoting for larger events

• Tents often need permits or fire marshal approval depending on size and location, so check with the city or county
• Call 811 before staking tents and follow the manufacturer's anchoring and weather guidance
• General liability insurance plus workers' compensation once you hire; check commercial auto coverage for your vehicle
• Heavy lifting and long event-day hours, which can wear out a small crew
• Check zoning for your warehouse and any local business license requirements

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the size of your inventory, such as tents, staging and dance floors, plus the warehouse or storage unit and delivery truck or trailer you choose.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on your inventory, the size of events you book and your pricing. The estimate assumes at least about 30 hours a week, usually with a small crew.

Tents often need permits or fire marshal approval depending on size and location, so check with your city or county. Also call 811 before staking tents, check zoning for your warehouse and local business license rules, and confirm insurance including workers' compensation once you hire.