Start Your Yard Card Business With the Right Starter Set

Starting a yard card business is easier when you have the right inventory from day one. Our Starter Sets combine letters, numbers, symbols, yard card flair, and other versatile signs into ready-to-buy packages, giving you a simple way to build your first inventory.

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Start Your Yard Card Business With the Right Starter Set

Find the Right Yard Card Starter Set for Your Business

You do not need to buy every color, theme, or occasion before taking your first booking. Choose a Starter Set based on your budget, the types of displays you want to offer, and how much variety you want in your first inventory.

Starter Sets do not include stakes. Stakes are sold separately and are needed to install your yard card signs.

Which Yard Card Starter Set Should You Choose?

If you're trying to decide between the four sets, start with how much inventory you want on day one. You can start smaller and build as bookings come in, or invest in a larger set that gives you more options from the beginning.

Birthday Essentials 18"

175 Pieces

Alphabet 18"

Focus Birthdays

Best For Lower starting investment

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Ready To Roll

242 Pieces

Alphabet 23"

Focus Birthdays plus additional celebrations

Best For More variety from the beginning

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All In

378 Pieces

Alphabet 23"

Focus Broadest starting selection

Best For Larger starting inventory

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Not sure which one fits your budget? You do not have to start with the largest set. Choose the inventory that makes sense for your business today, then add colors, themes, occasions, and specialty pieces as your bookings grow.

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What Should Be in a Yard Card Business Starter Kit?

A useful starter kit for your yard card business should give you enough versatile inventory to create personalized displays without requiring you to buy every possible theme before you have customers.

Letters, Numbers & Symbols

Your alphabet is the foundation of your inventory. It lets you personalize displays with names, greetings, ages, years, and other messages.

Birthday Yard Card Flair

Birthdays give new yard card businesses an important place to start. Versatile birthday signs and coordinating flair can be mixed and matched across many different displays.

Versatile Accent Pieces

Balloons, stars, presents, cakes, and other coordinating pieces help fill space, add height, and create different looks using the same core inventory.

Room to Grow

A Starter Set gives you a strong foundation, but it does not need to be your entire inventory. You can add individual Full Sheet and Half Sheet Sets from the beginning or as bookings grow, choosing the colors, themes, occasions, and designs that make the most sense for your business.

Start With the Basics. Build From Your Bookings.

One of the easiest mistakes when starting a yard card business is thinking you need every color and every theme before you can open.

You don't.

Start with a Starter Set that gives you a versatile foundation, then make your inventory your own. You can add individual Full Sheet and Half Sheet Sets right from the beginning if there are additional themes, colors, or occasions you want to offer.

Remember that stakes are also an essential part of setting up your displays. Stakes are not included with Starter Sets and are sold separately, so make sure you add the stakes you need when building your starting inventory.

As bookings come in, let your customers help guide what you buy next. Add more alphabet colors, smaller letters for accent text, graduation and school signs, baby designs, sports, holidays, specialty themes, and additional yard card flair based on what your market actually requests.

Why Choose a Yard Card Planet Starter Set?

Original YCP Designs

Our designs are created in-house, giving you original alphabet sets, signs, and yard card flair for building your inventory.

Professional Print Quality

Our yard cards are professionally UV printed on sturdy 4mm Coroplast for outdoor use and precision cut for quality signs designed for repeated rentals.

Fast Processing and Shipping

Most orders are processed and shipped within 1 to 2 business days, helping you get your new inventory ready for upcoming bookings.

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What Should You Buy After Your Starter Set?

Your Starter Set gives you a strong foundation, but it is only the beginning of your inventory. You can add individual Full Sheet and Half Sheet Sets when you place your first order, or explore our yard card supplies for more colors, themes, occasions, and specialty designs as your bookings grow. Let the displays you want to offer and the requests you receive from customers guide what you add next.

Alphabet Sets

Alphabet Sets

Add more colors or smaller letters for names, secondary text, and additional display options.

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Themed Yard Cards

Themed Yard Cards

Expand your inventory with themed flair sets for sports, holidays, baby showers, and more. These versatile designs help you customize displays for any occasion your customers celebrate.

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Stakes & Accessories

Stakes & Accessories

Stakes are required to install your yard card signs and are sold separately from our Starter Sets. Add the stakes and setup essentials you need for your starting inventory and future bookings.

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Yard Card Starter Set FAQs

What do I need to start a yard card business?

Start with a versatile alphabet and number set, stakes, and enough coordinating flair to create complete displays. A Yard Card Planet Starter Set can serve as a ready-to-buy yard card or yard sign business starter kit, giving you core inventory in one package without having to choose every sign individually.

How many yard cards do I need to start a business?

There is no required number of signs. Yard Card Planet offers Starter Sets ranging from 175 to 378 pieces, giving new yard carders different starting points based on their budget and how much inventory they want from the beginning.

Which Yard Card Planet Starter Set should I choose?

Choose based on your budget, preferred letter size, and how much variety you want at launch. The Birthday Essentials sets provide a smaller starting inventory, while Ready To Roll and All In give you more pieces and options from the beginning.

Should I choose 18-inch or 23-inch yard card letters?

Both can work well for a new business. Larger 23-inch letters create more height and visibility for primary names and greetings, while 18-inch letters give you a slightly smaller option for building displays. Choose the size that best fits the style of displays you want to create and the inventory you want to start with.

Do I need every alphabet color when I start?

No. Start with a versatile color that can work across many types of displays, then add additional colors based on actual customer requests. You do not need every alphabet color before taking your first booking.

Are Yard Card Planet Starter Sets only for birthdays?

No. The two Birthday Essentials Starter Sets focus primarily on birthday inventory, while larger Starter Sets provide more variety for additional celebrations. You can also expand any Starter Set with graduation, school, baby, sports, holiday, and other themed inventory as your business grows.

What are Yard Card Planet signs made from?

Our yard cards are professionally UV printed on sturdy 4mm Coroplast for outdoor use. They are precision cut and ready to add to your rental inventory.

Are stakes included with Yard Card Planet Starter Sets?

No. Stakes are not included with our Starter Sets and are sold separately. You will need stakes to install your yard card signs. You can add the stakes you need based on the signs in your inventory and how you plan to build your displays.

How quickly will my Starter Set ship?

Most orders are processed and shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Express options are also available when you need your order even faster.

Can I add more signs after buying a Starter Set?

Yes. Starter Sets are designed to give you a starting inventory. You can continue adding alphabet sets, themed yard cards, flair, graduation signs, school designs, holidays, sports, baby themes, and other inventory as your bookings grow.

Can I get help choosing the right Starter Set?

Yes. If you're not sure which Starter Set is right for your new business, our live chat is available during normal business hours to help you compare your options.

Does Yard Card Planet ship Starter Sets throughout the United States?

Yes. Yard Card Planet offers flat $15 shipping on U.S. orders.

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Ready to Start Building Your Yard Card Inventory?

You do not need every sign on day one. Start with a Yard Card Starter Set that fits your budget and the displays you want to offer, then build your inventory as your bookings grow.

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