Local bag and packaging supplier to shops and cafes

Independent shops, cafes, restaurants, takeaways, market stallholders and small manufacturers that use bags every day.

You earn the margin between your bulk buying price and your price per carton or pack. Repeat orders on a weekly or monthly cycle build steady income.

• Selling and building relationships with local businesses
• Stock tracking and pricing
• Reliable delivery

• Every state and territory restricts lightweight plastic carry bags, but the rules differ, so check what is allowed where you sell
• Bags that touch food should be suitable for food contact, so ask your supplier for evidence
• Claims like 'compostable' or 'biodegradable' must be accurate under Australian Consumer Law, so check before you advertise them
• Check if your council needs approval to store stock or run a home-based business
• Public liability insurance and vehicle cover for deliveries
• A few big customers can leave you short on cash if they pay late or switch supplier

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much bulk stock you buy, your storage and vehicle needs. A few big customers can leave you short on cash if they pay late or switch supplier.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your number of customers, order sizes and delivery area. Late payments or losing a big customer can quickly affect your cash flow.

Every state and territory restricts lightweight plastic carry bags, but the rules differ, so check what is allowed where you sell. Check that food-contact bags are suitable, that 'compostable' claims are accurate under Australian Consumer Law, and whether your council needs approval for home storage.