Online baby goods store

New and expecting parents, plus family and friends buying baby shower and newborn gifts.

You buy from Australian suppliers or wholesalers and sell at a markup. Margin comes from the products, plus gift sets and bundles.

• Choosing products parents trust
• Online selling and basic photography
• Customer service and handling returns

• Mandatory safety standards and bans for some baby products (such as cots and prams), check the ACCC product safety website before you stock anything
• Australian Consumer Law on refunds, guarantees and accurate product claims
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer covers
• Council approval if you store stock at home, check your local council
• Tying up cash in stock that doesn't sell

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, the range you stock and how much inventory you buy. Cash can get tied up in stock that doesn't sell. These are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, marketing and how many orders you get. You can start at around 10 hours a week. These are estimates only, not guaranteed.

Check the ACCC product safety website for mandatory standards and bans before you stock anything, including cots and prams. Also check Australian Consumer Law on refunds and claims, GST registration, product liability insurance, and council rules for storing stock at home.