Start A Buttons Business - Business Ideas

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 15th, 2022

Start A Buttons Business

Please note that the data provided in this article are estimates and may vary depending on various factors, and should not be considered as perfect or definitive.

A button business involves creating and selling custom buttons to individuals and businesses. These buttons can be used for various purposes, including promotional materials, political campaigns, and personal expression.

To run a successful button business, it is essential to have a strong understanding of the market and the types of buttons that are in demand. This may involve conducting market research and staying up-to-date on industry trends. It is also essential to have a strong online presence, as many button orders are placed online. This may involve creating a website and social media accounts to showcase the business and its products.

Another critical aspect of running a successful button business can produce high-quality buttons in a timely and efficient manner. This may involve investing in the necessary equipment and materials, as well as having a reliable team in place to handle production.

Other tips for running a successful button business include offering various customization options, such as different sizes and shapes, and building relationships with clients by providing excellent customer service. It is also essential to focus on marketing and advertising efforts to reach new customers and drive sales.

Starting a buttons business requires a great deal of effort, dedication, and most importantly passion.

If you're interested in how to sell buttons, or selling buttons online, you can use this page as a guide for everything you'll need to know.

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Key Stats

market size

$3.6B

starting costs

$13.7K

gross margin

40%

time to build

210 days

Startup Costs

	Min Startup Costs	Max Startup Costs
Office Space Expenses	$0	$7,000
Inventory Expenses	$350	$14,750
Software Expenses	$150	$2,794
Website Costs	$13	$215
Advertising & Marketing Costs	$0	$2,450
Total Startup Costs	$513	$27,209

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Successful Businesses

Business	URL	Rank
Buttons Galore and More	buttonsgaloreandmore.com	675,467
Wacky Buttons, Inc.	wackybuttons.com	909,573
Buy Buttons: Sewing, Craft & Novelty Buttons	buttons.com	1,009,608
Make Your Own Button Design	justbuttons.org	1,772,212
Bennos Buttons & Trimmings	bennosbuttons.com	1,862,073
Custom Buttons: Promotional, Political, Campaign Buttons. Free Setup	buttonworks.com	2,242,603
Make Buttons	busybeaver.net	2,377,664
Six Cent Press	sixcentpress.com	2,585,196
HungryButton	hungrybutton.com	2,599,906
Women's History Month	womenshistorymonth.gov	2,789,767
Affordablebuttons® ! Premium Custom Buttons FAST Standard Pin Back Buttons	affordablebuttons.com	2,876,765

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Pros & Cons

Pros	Description
Flexibility	You can put as much time into the business as you'd like. If you like the work and have some initial experience, you can start small and manage all aspects of the business on your own.
Ability to start your business from home	It's not necessary to have a physical storefront or office space to get your business started. You can do everything from the comfort of your own home, at least in the beginning!
Little startup costs required	The cost to start a buttons business costs significantly less money than most businesses, ranging anywhere from 12 to 27,209.
Rewarding work	Starting a buttons business can be really rewarding work. After all, you are solving an immediate issue for your customer and you're working on something you truly care about.
Scalable	With businesses and processes changing daily, there will always be demand for new features, products and services for your business. Additionally, there are several different business models and pricing tiers you can implement that will allow you to reach all types of customers.
Traffic to your website	A buttons business gives people a reason to visit your website and to keep coming back to you!

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Cons	Description
Crowded Space	Competition is high when it comes to your buttons business, so it's important that you spend a good amount of time analyzing the market and understanding where the demand lies.
Finding The Right Supplier	Most businesses in this space go the supplier/manufacturer route, which isn't a bad thing! However, finding the right supplier can take a lot of time, energy and trial/error. If done properly, this process can save you months (if not years) of time and energy. More on this below in the "finding a supplier" section.
Security Issues	With any Saas business, data loss and security issues may arise throughout your process of building your product. It's critical that you understand exactly what you're responsible for and how to avoid potential issues down the road.
Lack of benefits	With a buttons business, you are typically self-employed and responsible for finding your own insurance, which can be quite costly and time-consuming.
Isolation	Often times, as a buttons business, you typically work alone and do not have much face-to-face interaction with other team members.
Taxes	As a buttons business, you typically pay self-employment taxes which can be quite high. It's important to understand what you will be paying in taxes each year so you can determine if the work you're taking on is worth it.

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Key Stats

Startup Costs

Successful Businesses

675,467

909,573

1,009,608

1,772,212

1,862,073

2,242,603

2,377,664

2,585,196

2,599,906

2,789,767

2,876,765

Pros & Cons