Own production sold online and at markets. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€500–€4,000
Hours / week
10–35
First income
~6 wks
Net margin
60%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€400–€2,000
What nobody usually tells you
You start with almost nothing and learn by selling. But production time doesn't scale and the real margin, counting hours, is almost always lower than it looks.
The route, in five steps
Work out your hourly cost: almost nobody does, almost everybody loses
Sell at markets before selling online: you learn faster
Photograph well, it's half the price
Make few variants, not a catalogue
Raise prices: underpriced handmade doesn't sell more
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every handmade and craft pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
materialstoolssales platformpackaging
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.