Online Print Business

2 Online Print Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Printing at the click of a button, right from your home. An online print business offers a straightforward way to deliver custom-printed materials—be it business cards, posters, or even entire books—to your customers without the hassle of running a physical print shop.

By setting up a user-friendly website where clients can upload their designs, choose their print preferences, and place an order, you streamline the entire process. It's an appealing option for entrepreneurs because it combines creativity with a clear market need—people constantly need quality printing services for various reasons.

Your role will involve partnering with reliable vendors, managing the online platform, and ensuring exceptional customer service. With minimal upfront costs and the potential for high margins, it's an enticing venture for those prepared to meet the demands of timely delivery and quality assurance.

In this list, you'll find real-world online print business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a online print business that makes money.

1. Company Folders, Inc ($3.3M/year)

Vladimir Gendelman, the founder of Company Folders, came up with the idea for his business after realizing the lack of variety in presentation folders in the American market. With only two customers showing interest in finding unique "company folders" online, Vladimir saw the opportunity to fill this gap and create a national online business. He started with minimal resources, maxing out his credit cards to launch the company, and focused on offering high-quality products, driving traffic to the website, and providing a personalized design and ordering experience. Despite facing challenges during the pandemic, Company Folders has remained profitable and continues to adapt and grow.

How much money it makes: $3.3M/year
How much did it cost to start: $60K
How many people on the team: 15

I Built A Multi-Million-Dollar Presentation Folder Company From Scratch [From United States]

Multi-million dollar presentation folder company, Company Folders, offers over 100 million variations of products and has won multiple awards, including making Inc.’s list of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America for three consecutive years, due to their focus on quality, variety, and personalized customer service.

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2. Ryteprint ($300K/year)

Olawale Awani, after working in the print industry and facing challenges with long payment terms and price wars, decided to start his own online printing business in Nigeria. By offering upfront payment and focusing on providing excellent customer service, Awani found success and now has an average monthly revenue of $25,000 with a net profit margin of 20%.

How much money it makes: $300K/year
How much did it cost to start: $400K
How many people on the team: 9

How I Started A $25K/Month Online Printing Business In Nigeria

How a Nigerian-based online printing business servicing over 5,000 active customers generates an average $25,000 monthly revenue and a net profit of 20%, with a monthly order fulfillment of approximately 500 and 45% YoY growth.

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