Start a home screen printing studio

Local sports teams, schools, clubs, small businesses, event organizers and families ordering for reunions or parties.

Price per printed item, based on quantity and number of ink colors, plus a setup fee per design. Repeat orders from the same customers keep the work steady.

• Basic graphic design or artwork prep
• Patience and attention to detail
• Quoting and customer service

• Check with your city or county about a home occupation permit and any HOA or lease rules
• Ventilation and safe storage of inks, emulsion and cleaning chemicals, and how to dispose of wastewater properly in your area
• General liability insurance and a plan for misprinted or damaged blanks
• Copyright and trademark: don't print logos or characters you don't have permission to use
• Register for sales tax with your state if required, and check resale certificate rules for buying blanks

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your press, dryer, screens, inks and blank garments. Insurance and a plan for misprinted or damaged blanks are also worth budgeting for.

Check with your city or county about a home occupation permit, and any HOA or lease rules. Check ventilation, safe storage and wastewater disposal for chemicals, sales tax registration, resale certificate rules, and permission for any logos you print.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $500 to $3,500, depending on order sizes and how many local teams, clubs and businesses you serve. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.