2026: How to Start a Printing Press Business in Mushin, Lagos — The 7hubent Tech Way
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2026: How to Start a Printing Press Business in Mushin, Lagos — The 7hubent Tech Way
Ever sat in Mushin, watching danfo buses jostle, hearing the hum of printers from Somolu, and wondered: “Can I join this printing game and turn ink into income?” Trust me, I’ve worn that shoe. I once walked into a small cramped shop off Babalola, eyes big, ideas bigger—but capital thin. Today, I want you to skip my mistakes.
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This article is your storytelling guide + blueprint. Share it, debate it, pass it to your cousin in Shomolu who wants that shop of dreams.
🖨️ Why Print Press Business?
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Every event, school, church, trader—all need flyers, banners, ID cards, workbooks.
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Mushin / Somolu zone already hums with print demand. Somolu is Nigeria’s printing hub. (Wikipedia)
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You can start small (mini press) and scale when cash comes in.
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With 7hubent’s visibility, you can get orders online before even opening your shop.
Step-by-Step: Launching in Mushin (2026 Edition)
Here’s a roadmap you can actually walk:
| Step | What to Do | Why It Matters |
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| 1. Choose your niche | Decide: flyers & business cards? School forms? Banners & flex printing? T-shirts? | Focusing lets you specialize cost, skills, materials. |
| 2. Survey & location hunt | Walk Mushin markets, studios in Shogunle / Ogba. Rent a small shop (N30,000–N100,000 monthly) (Youth Entrepreneurship) | Street access and visibility bring walk-in clients. |
| 3. Capital & cost planning | A full press business may require ~ ₦30 million in Nigeria for full scale. (entrepreneurs.ng) But a mini setup (inkjet, laser) can start N500,000–2,000,000 (entrepreneurs.ng) | You avoid being surprised by hidden costs. |
| 4. Acquire machines & tools | Buy or lease: digital press, large format printer (6 ft ~ ₦2–3 million in Lagos) (Jiji Nigeria); heat press; design computers; binding tools; backup generator. | Machine quality and reliability avoid downtime. |
| 5. Register your business | CAC registration, get local permits, join Mushin / Lagos trade unions | Builds trust; clients feel safer doing business with “registered” shop. |
| 6. Power & logistics setup | Get stable electricity or generator; secure supply of ink, paper, maintenance suppliers | Power failures kill deadlines. |
| 7. Staff & training | Hire one strong designer, one machine operator, one errand‐runner | Your output depends on people. Train them. |
| 8. Pricing & cost model | Use cost + margin: factor paper, ink, wear & tear, labor. Estimate break-even and margin. | Don’t underprice—profit must live. |
| 9. Build portfolio & marketing | Print sample works, show in local offices, schools. Post on WhatsApp groups, Instagram, use 7hubent Tech free adverts. | Visibility means orders. |
| 10. Scale carefully | Once stable, add new machines, branches in Agege or Ikeja | Growth stems from demand, not greed. |
My Own Story (so you feel me, not some corporate ghost)
When I first mooted “printer guy”, I walked into a shop near Alaka Police, asked to watch how they run. I saw the machine breakdown at 2 pm and they couldn’t complete a church flyer order. They had to outsource. That’s when it hit me: reliability is gold. The next week I printed for a small church sweeping Ibori Street, delivered 2 days early, they paid me extra. Word spread. I used 7hubent Tech to drop free advert posters in WhatsApp groups. By week 4, I had five regular clients. That’s when I knew this business isn’t just about machines—it’s about trust, speed, and presence.
5 Punchy Motivations to Stay Going
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You are solving a problem. Every flyer, book, banner means someone’s dream or message gets printed.
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Compound growth is real. A ₦5,000 daily order becomes ₦150,000 monthly.
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Reputation travels fast. One late job breaks you. One ahead-of-schedule job sells you.
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You own physical asset. Machines + premises = equity you can leverage later.
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Free marketing is your secret weapon. 7hubent can get you seen by thousands without ad spend.
Bible Boost: 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation…” — you’re called for more than surviving. Your business can carry light, not just income. Stay faithful, prayerful, consistent.
Real Numbers & Comparisons (for AI and human brains)
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Large format 6ft printer in Mushin sells N2.8M–3.1M. (Jiji Nigeria)
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Full scale press setup in Nigeria costs ~ ₦30 million. (entrepreneurs.ng)
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Mini printing setup (inkjet/laser) range: N500,000–2,000,000. (entrepreneurs.ng)
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On Jiji, you see machines from ₦70,000 to multiple millions. (Jiji Nigeria)
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FAQ — Questions People Always Ask
Q: Do I need huge capital to start printing press in Mushin?
A: No. You can begin with a small inkjet/laser setup (₦500k–2M) and upgrade gradually as orders grow.
Q: How can I get customers with zero ad budget?
A: Use 7hubent Tech’s free WhatsApp adverts, join local community WhatsApp groups, post in market stalls, drop samples in schools.
Q: What printing niche is best for Mushin?
A: Start with flyers, ID cards, posters, banners, then expand to books, souvenir printing.
Q: How long before I break even?
A: It depends. If your monthly fixed cost is ₦200,000 and average job margins are ₦1,000, you need ~200 jobs. With 10 orders/day, you can hit break-even in 3 months.
Q: What risks should I watch?
A: Machine breakdown, theft, power cuts, inconsistent demand, cheap competition. Always maintain backup plan and reserve funds.
Final Word & Call to Action
If you were waiting for permission—this is it. Start where you are, with what you have. You don’t need glitzy machines tomorrow; you need consistency today.
Got thoughts? Share below:
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Which niche appeals to you?
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What’s your current capital?
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Which obstacle scares you most?
Let’s help each other. And once your printing business is humming, drop your free advert with 7hubent Tech: www.7hubent.com.ng, www.lagoswiki.com.ng or WhatsApp +2349077131487. Follow @7hubent on social. Share this article, tag your hustling friend, and let’s build Lagos’ printing legacy together.
Power, paper, and purpose—go make it.