Online aboriginal art gallery

Collectors, gift buyers, interstate and overseas customers, designers and businesses furnishing offices or venues.

A commission or margin on each artwork sold, plus fees for framing, insured shipping and commissioned pieces.

• Respect for culture and careful communication with artists
• Photography and writing for online listings
• Packing, shipping and customer service

• Authenticity claims must be accurate: check Australian Consumer Law and the Indigenous Art Code
• Get written permission for using artists' images and stories online (Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property)
• Check whether the resale royalty scheme applies to works you resell
• Damage in transit, so check insurance for artworks in storage and shipping
• ABN, and GST registration once you reach the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, photography, packing materials, insurance and the artwork you buy or hold on consignment.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the artworks you list, how well you reach buyers and the hours you put in each week.

Check that authenticity claims are accurate under Australian Consumer Law and the Indigenous Art Code. Get written permission to use artists' images and stories, check the resale royalty scheme and transit insurance, and sort your ABN and GST.