Starting your own screen printing business is a complicated but potentially rewarding proposition. Business costs, regulations and rentals all take time and finesse to navigate. Take control of your fledgling business and prevent disaster by following the steps below.
Instructions
1. Choose a location. For a kiosk business, location is everything. If you have a place in mind, check foot traffic, and make sure that your target customer frequent the area. Try to place your screen printing kiosk in a spot where there's not much competition but still a demand for your services.
2. Create a plan for your shirt screening business. Know what services you plan to sell and at what price. Create a budget for supplies, workers, and the location. This will help you pitch your idea if you need a loan or would like to rent a kiosk.
3. Talk to the owners of the space you have your eye on. There are often special departments that oversee kiosks and carts in malls. For street sales, contact your town hall. Make sure to show them your business plan and explain what you're selling, how much profit you plan to make and what your hours of operation will be.
4. Decide whether to buy or rent the kiosk. Renting a kiosk is less expensive, but remember that the charge per month could go up. See what's available in the location you've chosen; some owners only allow rentals, or require certain fees or a percentage of sales if you rent.
5. Know the rules and regulations governing your screen printing business. Some malls charge for commons area maintenance and marketing. There may also be restrictions on the hours you're allowed to do business and other rules. You will also probably need a business permit from the city.
