Online australian-made foods and gifts store

Locals buying gifts, expats and overseas customers missing Australian brands, and businesses sending corporate gift boxes.

Profit on each item sold, plus higher-value gift boxes and hampers. Postage is either charged to the customer or built into prices.

• Choosing products people want
• Online shop setup and photos
• Packing and order admin

• Food labelling and storage rules, and whether your local council needs you to register as a food business
• Council approval for running a business from home
• Alcohol sales need a state liquor licence, so check your state's rules before stocking any
• Posting food overseas is limited by Australian export rules and the destination country's import rules, so check both
• Product claims such as 'Australian made' must be accurate under Australian Consumer Law
• Public liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your stock, website and packaging. These are estimates only. Also check public liability and product liability insurance, and any food business registration needed through your local council.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many hours you put in. These are estimates, not guarantees. Plan for roughly 10 hours a week at minimum.

Check food labelling and storage rules, whether your council requires food business registration, and council approval for running a business from home. Alcohol needs a state liquor licence, and posting food overseas is limited by export and destination import rules.