On-Site Mobile Scanning Service

Provide mobile document scanning at client locations

Startup Cost
$18,000-$60,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
6-12 months
Profit Potential
$10,000-$46,000/month

Overview

Mobile scanning services charge $0.10-$0.30 per page or hourly rates ($75-$150).

Processing 40,000-150,000 pages monthly generates $120,000-$550,000 annually with 60-75% margins.

In 2025, many businesses prefer on-site scanning for security and convenience.

Services include on-site document scanning, secure document handling (never leaves premises), file room organization and preparation, barcode indexing, cloud upload during scanning, and immediate document destruction if desired.

Successful mobile scanning businesses invest in portable high-speed scanners, provide professional uniformed staff, maintain secure chain of custody, offer same-day turnaround, and handle confidential materials carefully.

Can serve law firms (discovery documents), financial institutions, healthcare providers, government agencies, and businesses with sensitive records.

On-site service eliminates client concern about documents leaving premises.

Most projects 1-5 days on-site.

Marketing through industries with compliance requirements, security-conscious businesses, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Required Skills

  • Mobile Scanning Equipment
  • Client Site Work
  • Document Security
  • Professional Service
  • Logistics Management
  • Quality Control

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Premium pricing for on-site convenience
  • Documents never leave client premises (security)
  • Less competition than off-site scanning
  • Can serve high-security industries
  • Eliminates transport and storage needs

Cons

  • Equipment must be portable and reliable
  • Working in client spaces can be challenging
  • Travel time reduces billable hours
  • Must maintain professional appearance
  • Weather and logistics affect scheduling

How to Get Started

  1. Invest in portable high-speed scanners
  2. Set up mobile scanning workstations
  3. Develop secure on-site procedures
  4. Target law firms, financial, healthcare
  5. Provide professional uniformed staff
  6. Market security and convenience benefits
  7. Build reputation for confidential handling

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