• $60
custom Family Portrait
custom Family Portrait A custom portrait business has few expenses. A modest portrait, which takes 20 hours to create, should cost around $650, which is a great profit for a small business with virtually no overhead. To promote your business, you can make use of online venues and advertising. You can also post your portfolio on social media sites, which are free. If you’re looking for clients, you can start a small website and advertise on online photo-sharing sites.