Online airbrush supplies store

Scale modellers, miniature painters, illustrators, cake decorators, nail and makeup artists, and custom bike, helmet and car painters.

Profit on each product sold, plus higher-value starter kits and repeat orders of paints, filters and replacement needles.

• Knowing airbrushing gear and what each customer needs
• Basic online shop setup and photography
• Stock control and packing orders
• Friendly, clear customer support

• Australian Consumer Law: refunds, repairs and warranties apply to what you sell, so check your obligations
• Compressors and other electrical goods must meet Australian safety and compliance requirements, check with your supplier and the regulator
• Solvent-based paints and thinners can be flammable; check postage restrictions and safe storage rules
• Check whether your council allows storing stock at home, and your insurance covers it
• Tying up cash in slow-moving stock; GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy and your website setup. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, pricing and marketing. Slow-moving stock can tie up cash.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, repairs and warranties. Check that compressors and electrical goods meet Australian safety and compliance requirements with your supplier and the regulator. Check postage restrictions and safe storage for flammable solvent paints and thinners.

Estimates suggest at least around 10 hours a week, depending on order volume. Useful skills include knowing airbrushing gear, basic online shop setup and photography, stock control, packing orders and clear customer support. Check whether your council and insurance allow stock stored at home.