CUSTOM T-SHIRT BUSINESS

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

A custom T-shirt business designs and sells graphic tees, often using print-on-demand services to minimize inventory costs. It’s a popular venture for creatives who enjoy design and want to test niche ideas quickly.

STARTUP COST

High ($2,000–$10,000)

HOME-BASED

Yes

SKILLS REQUIRED

Communication, organization, creativity

IDEAL FOR

Ideal for self-starters seeking flexible, home-based work options.

FIT CHECK

Ideal for creatives who love sharing ideas, enjoy writing or filming, and are willing to grow an audience over time.

STEP-BY-STEP BUSINESS STARTUP

Design sample T-shirts or slogans
Use a print-on-demand platform
Launch a Shopify or Etsy store
Promote via ads or social media
Test designs and update bestsellers

COMMON MISTAKES

Focusing only on aesthetics over engagement, ignoring SEO, skipping content consistency, or neglecting monetization options.

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) CONSIDERATIONS

Once content creation becomes a business — through sponsorships, ad revenue, or partnerships — an LLC helps organize finances and protect your brand. As a content creator, working with brands, sponsors, and intellectual property makes an LLC a smart protection tool. Turning your ideas into content? Form an LLC and lay the groundwork for monetizing your platform.

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