How much does it cost to start a sign shop?

A print-capable sign shop typically needs about $40,000-$50,000 in core equipment - a 54- or 64-inch printer, laminator, RIP software, computer, and starting materials - plus space, insurance, and working capital. A cut-vinyl start can begin with an entry vinyl cutter at about $2,000-$5,000, while UV flatbeds and routers push a production setup past $100,000.