Gift Wrapping & Festive Personal Shopping Service
Offer in-home or collection gift wrapping and a personal shopping service for busy professionals in the run-up to Christmas.
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Many professionals gladly pay to outsource wrapping and present buying in December. Low kit cost: papers, ribbons, boxes and a portable toolkit. Corporate clients (offices, agencies) place bulk orders for client gifts. Works from home with collection and delivery. Gross margin figures are planning estimates of revenue minus direct costs (materials, consumables, fuel and per-job expenses); they exclude the owner's own labour, so treat them as a guide to job economics rather than take-home pay.
- Starting capital: 300–1800 GBP
- Total starting capital: 1200 GBP
- Setup: 1-2 weeks
- Gross margin: 65-75%
- Business model: Per-gift wrapping fees, hourly personal shopping rates and package deals for corporate clients.
- Category: Seasonal & Events
Risks
- Seasonal only: Revenue is concentrated in December.
- Capacity ceiling: Wrapping is hands-on; bookings fill fast.
Costs
- Stock — Quality papers, ribbons, boxes and supplies — 400 GBP
- Marketing — Local promotion and a simple booking page — 300 GBP
- Compliance — Public liability insurance — 150 GBP
- Transport — Collection and delivery running costs — 350 GBP