Are you wondering how to earn money on the weekend without quitting your regular job? Are you looking for ideas for a job that allows you to earn money on your own terms? The wall printing industry offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to build a business at times that perfectly suit the needs of business customers. While others are browsing part-time job offers on classifieds websites, you can create something of your own in the evenings or on weekends when traditional businesses are closed. It’s extra income that can eventually become your main source of income.
Why are weekends golden for wall printers?
Most people see working on Saturdays and Sundays as a disadvantage. In wall printing, it’s your biggest advantage. This type of work has a built-in benefit: business customers actually prefer that the work be done outside of their standard schedule.
Imagine the situation: a company wants to refresh its reception area or conference room. Doing the work during office hours means chaos, noise and distraction for employees. That’s why corporate clients often require that the work be done after hours or on days off. When you offer to come on Friday evening and have the wall ready on Monday morning, you solve their logistical problem. For you, it’s a concrete income, and for them, no disruption to their daily activities.
Working weekends in this industry is not a limitation. It is an additional advantage that sets you apart from the competition and allows you to earn money when others are resting.
Three proven ways to get orders
There is no one universal method for getting orders. Entrepreneurs from the wall printers⁺ community prove that you can build a customer base in different ways, depending on your character, skills and local market.
Reach out to your local community
Szymon runs the company Future Wall Podhale and initially had no business contacts. However, he did have a Facebook profile where he posted his projects. At one point, he noticed that a large number of his followers were firefighters from the local volunteer fire department. He decided to write to them with a proposal for cooperation. His timing was perfect, as the department was preparing to celebrate its 125th anniversary, so they enthusiastically accepted the idea of a commemorative print.
He took a similar approach with a local primary school. He called to request a meeting, and the headmistress agreed to see him. During the visit, she showed him around the building, and together they looked for places that would be suitable for decoration. Ultimately, she suggested checking the possibility of printing on the outside wall.
Wall printing works well not only in private interiors. Schools, offices and fire stations need visual identification. The print looks more modern than a banner and is more durable than a board. Direct contact with local institutions can be a bull’s eye, as competition in this niche is still low.
Reach companies through online advertising
There are many ways to attract customers. Rafał from Partner-Projekt Druk Ścienny chose paid advertising campaigns targeting decision-makers in companies.
The CEO of one of the companies came across his work while browsing social media posts. He called, presented his needs, and so began a process that culminated in the completion of the entire project four months later. Working with the business sector requires patience, as decisions go through many levels and budgets must be approved. However, corporate contracts are much more valuable and allow you to earn at least a few thousand pounds per project.
On this occasion, Rafał demonstrated the value of professional advice. The client planned to print graphics on a grey background, but Rafał suggested painting the wall and printing only the graphic content. The visual effect turned out to be better, and the client appreciated this approach. This is what distinguishes an expert from an ordinary contractor.
Let your clients recommend you
Once you have acquired your first clients, an even more powerful mechanism comes into play.
Damian from sprintwall.pl completed a successful project at a sports club. The work was carried out professionally and the result looked great. People who were satisfied with the print recommended him to friends in a completely different industry. That’s how he ended up at a medical centre.
Every completed wall starts to work for your reputation. Visitors to the office, patients in the waiting room, members of the fitness club: everyone sees the result and asks who did it. A well-executed print makes an impression and opens the door to further orders. Recommendations are a proven way to get additional projects, which over time turns into a steady stream of orders.
How to earn extra money on the weekend without quitting your job?
Entering this industry does not require giving up your permanent job. Łukasz from Art Lug Wall Printing still works full-time. Despite this, he completed a 56 square metre project in a newly opened gym. He arrived on site on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and finished the job on Monday at 11:00 p.m.
Such a project requires sacrificing the entire weekend, but it brings additional income from the very first project. You don’t have to give up your regular income and quit everything right away. If you have a full-time job, you can earn money from wall printing after hours, gradually building your customer base and gaining experience. What’s more, for many companies, availability on days off is not a limitation for the contractor, but a solution to their problem.
All you need to do is spend a dozen or so hours a week to complete your first project and see if this additional work meets your expectations. At the beginning, you don’t even have to set up a business, because Polish law allows for unregistered activity up to 75% of the minimum monthly wage. Only when your regular income exceeds this threshold is it worth formalising your company. Many entrepreneurs admit that their additional work in wall printing quickly turned into their main occupation.
Challenges and ways to solve them
Running your own business involves unforeseen situations. It is important to know how to deal with them.
Equipment failure is not the end
Just before the scheduled completion date, Rafał’s print head failed. The order had been agreed upon, and without a working machine, the entire project was in jeopardy. Łukasz from LPDS Druk Ścienny, another member of the wall printers⁺ community, offered to share his own equipment. Thanks to this, the work was completed on schedule.
Breakdowns happen to every entrepreneur. It’s a natural part of running a business. The wall printer community is one of the elements of our offer, so you are not left with the problem alone.
Non-standard conditions
Damian received an order from a medical centre, where the print was to be made above a staircase. This posed a serious technical challenge, as the printer requires a relatively flat surface to work on.
The solution was to build a stable scaffolding structure. The preparation required several attempts, but the end result confirmed that this approach was the right one. Damian consulted the progress of the work with Krzysztof from the wall printers⁺ technical department. Support is available via chat, so you can present your problem and work out a solution together, drawing on our experience.
Summary
Wall printing is an industry where weekend availability is an asset rather than a limitation. Companies need contractors who are flexible in terms of working hours. Orders can be obtained in various ways: through local contacts, advertising campaigns or recommendations from satisfied customers. Importantly, entering this business does not require giving up permanent employment. Even if you are just looking for additional sources of income, wall printing allows you to start at your own pace. This additional work can start with a single order on a Saturday and develop into a full-fledged business. Each subsequent project builds your brand and opens the door to new projects.
FAQ – frequently asked questions
Can wall printing be combined with full-time employment?
Many entrepreneurs start this way, completing projects in the evenings and on weekends. This model allows you to safely test the market without giving up your regular income.
How to acquire your first customers?
There are three strategies that work well: direct contact with local companies and institutions, paid advertising campaigns, and referrals from satisfied customers.
What if the equipment breaks down before an important project?
The wall printers⁺ community offers support in difficult situations. Members help each other, including by lending equipment in emergencies.
Can I count on technical assistance for unusual projects?
The wall printers⁺ technical department helps solve non-standard problems: from difficult locations to specific surfaces. Consultations take place via chat, where you will receive quick support.
