{"id":2513,"date":"2019-03-23T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-03-23T20:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2019-03-23T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2019-03-23T20:00:33","slug":"printing-your-way-to-success-how-to-start-your-own-screen-printing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/printing-your-way-to-success-how-to-start-your-own-screen-printing-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Printing Your Way to Success: How to Start Your Own Screen Printing Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2016\/11\/startup-statistics-small-business.html\">69% of entrepreneurs<\/a> start their business at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fall into this group but are wondering what to do and how to do it, then screen printing might be for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From benefits that range from cheap production costs to the versatility of products you can offer, the question really is: why <em>wouldn\u2019t <\/em>you want to start a business printing apparel and other cool things?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to start your own screen printing business? Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculate the Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve gotta get the boring part out of the way first. How much will this business venture cost you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screen printing costs vary depending on the type of equipment you have and the products you sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other businesses, you\u2019ll want to factor in costs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Equipment (buying or leasing)<\/li><li>Design expenses<\/li><li>Cost of goods (purchasing the apparel you\u2019ll be printing on)<\/li><li>Wages (if you plan on hiring people)<\/li><li>Taxes (state and federal)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts suggest calculating the cost of labor first. This equation helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(The time it takes to print the job) x (The hourly wage of your printer) = Labor Cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can factor in the amount of time it takes an artist to craft up the design. Then, you will add the cost of materials, screen, and ink onto that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added all of it together, divide it by the number of products you\u2019re producing. Now you have the cost per item!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoblended.com\/blogs\/news\/charleston-screen-printing\">learn more<\/a> about screen printing costs and associated expenses by seeing how other similar companies price their goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Your Screen Printing Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any new business endeavor, you\u2019ll have to submit all of the paperwork in order to <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/start-own-screenprinting-business-required-training-17564.html\">start your screen printing business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the standard procedure of  and registering with local authorities, you\u2019ll need to think about the machinery you\u2019re going to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your local business licensing authorities if you need a special permit to use any t-shirt printing machine or other material you plan on using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re legal and registered, it\u2019s time to start thinking about all of the equipment you\u2019ll actually need. And, where you\u2019re going to store it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy or Rent Screen Printing Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But wait! Before thinking about where you\u2019re going to store all of your equipment and merch, think about the actual size of the printing equipment itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screen printing equipment includes more than just the machine. You also need to consider renting or buying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Graphic design software<\/li><li>Drying rack<\/li><li>Industrial sink<\/li><li>Curing unit<\/li><li>Dryer<\/li><li>Screens<\/li><li>Scrub brushes<\/li><li>Apparel or accessories to begin with<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have all of that taken care of, then you can find the right place to do business. Essentially, you\u2019ll be able to better understand what kind of space you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to think about growth. If you plan on growing your business, try to  that will allow you to hire employees or even host business contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand How to Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every industry has an audience, and the more niche that audience is, the better your chances are of targeting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what kind of audience your screen printing business caters to is the first step in your marketing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you\u2019ll need to differentiate yourself from anybody else selling a similar product. However, it\u2019s not enough to just <em>show<\/em> them you\u2019re different. Give them added value that others don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re able to, try building a  that can help you identify prospects that aren\u2019t individual customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll be able to sell to other businesses who need bulk orders. Bulk orders mean more cash for less work. That all equals great return on your investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t afford to hire a sales team, you can try signing up for an online platform such as Shopify or WooCommerce. These e-commerce sites provide users with free templates for online stores and a lot of great tools that make marketing easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the very least, you\u2019ll want to learn a little bit about social media marketing in order to share your products with others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amp Up Your Offerings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve got your business up and running. Now, put that screen printing machine to good use and sell more than just t-shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to make it clear what kinds of service you offer. Try adding to your offerings by printing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hats<\/li><li>Athletic bags<\/li><li>Towels<\/li><li>Tote bags<\/li><li>Mugs<\/li><li>Umbrellas<\/li><li>Whatever brings the business in and is profitable for you!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re smart, you\u2019ll be able to plan ahead for big events and screen print offerings before companies and individuals even know they need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing up the kinds of services and printing options you offer is a great way to ensure you\u2019re staying ahead of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on only doing t-shirt screen printing, for example, you can plan ahead and have Christmas-themed shirts in stock before the holiday rush hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s best to constantly ask your customers what they like and what the feel like they&#8217;re lacking. If you&#8217;re able to implement these changes then you\u2019ll see high levels of customer engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That will pay off more than anything when it comes to sales and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy Owning a Profitable Business Venture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a screen printing business is a great way to flex your entrepreneurial muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you\u2019re smart about how you plan to start your business, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s smart to calculate the costs first, rent or buy the required equipment, and hone your marketing skills to be able to offer the best quality products to your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more help getting started, you can take a look at our  where you\u2019ll find templates, plans, contracts and more information that can propel you to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>69% of entrepreneurs start their business at home. 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