Time/week spent: 10h - 30h

Running a tattoo shop business typically requires a time commitment ranging from 10 to 30 hours per week. Initially, you may spend more time setting up the shop, handling legal requirements, and creating a marketing strategy. This setup phase might demand around 20 to 30 hours weekly. Once established, the time spent might decrease to about 10 to 20 hours as you focus on client work, scheduling appointments, managing inventory, and promoting your services. The workload can vary depending on factors like the size of the shop, number of artists, and overall business operations. Online discussions suggest that managing a tattoo shop is a full-time endeavor, especially during the initial stages, and can require more time than some other side hustles.