Audio/Visual Equipment Rental

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Startup Cost
$25,000-$120,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
10-18 months
Profit Potential
$70,000-$350,000/year

Overview

AV rental companies provide sound systems, microphones, projectors, screens, and technical equipment for events.

With speeches, toasts, and presentations requiring audio/visual, AV rentals generate revenue of $110,000-$400,000 with 70-85% margins.

The business requires AV equipment inventory, technical expertise, delivery vehicles, and setup technicians.

Services include sound system and microphone rentals, projector and screen packages, video displays, DJ equipment, technical setup and support, and operator services.

Pricing typically $500-$3,000 per event depending on complexity.

Success factors include quality reliable equipment, technical expertise and troubleshooting, offering operator and tech support, wireless microphone systems, and serving both events and corporate meetings.

Marketing focuses on event planners, venues, corporate clients, and DJs.

With audio/visual critical for speeches and presentations at 2025 events, AV rental offers technical opportunities ensuring clear sound and visuals.

Required Skills

  • AV equipment expertise
  • Audio engineering
  • Troubleshooting and setup
  • Electrical and technical knowledge
  • Customer training
  • Equipment maintenance

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High margins on technical equipment
  • Corporate meeting market also
  • Technical expertise barriers
  • Operator service upsells
  • Year-round demand

Cons

  • Technical equipment investment
  • Keeping up with technology
  • Setup complexity
  • Technical support demands
  • Equipment obsolescence

How to Get Started

  1. Acquire AV equipment inventory
  2. Develop technical expertise
  3. Hire AV technicians
  4. Offer operator services
  5. Target events and corporate
  6. Maintain equipment
  7. Provide technical support

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