Online asian homeware and gifts store

Online shoppers across Australia looking for gifts, homeware and hard-to-find items.

You sell products at a markup, add shipping where needed, and increase order value with bundles and gift sets.

• Online selling and basic website setup
• Product photos and descriptions
• Packing and order handling
• Customer service by email or chat

• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds, returns and clear descriptions, so check what applies to online sellers
• Fragile items need good packaging, and breakages can eat margins
• If you import directly, check biosecurity and customs rules first
• Council approval may be needed for running a business from home, and stock storage space is limited
• Registering an ABN, and GST once you hit the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your stock, website or marketplace setup and packaging. Fragile items need good packaging, and breakages can eat into your margins.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, photos and marketing. That is revenue before stock, packaging and postage. You might start with around 10 hours a week or more.

Check Australian Consumer Law on refunds, returns and clear descriptions for online sellers. If you import directly, check biosecurity and customs rules first. Also check council approval for running a business from home, and when you need an ABN and GST registration.