Online baking supplies store

Sell cake tins, decorating tools and specialty ingredients to home bakers from home, shipped Australia-wide.

Startup costA$2k to A$10k

Monthly revenueA$500 to A$5k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeMonths

A$2k-10k
Side hustle
Online

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

A website shop selling baking tins, piping tools, cutters, sprinkles, food colours and specialty ingredients, packed and posted from a spare room or garage. Many owners start with a focused range, such as cake decorating or cookie cutters.

Your first three steps

Pick a niche (for example cake decorating or gluten-free baking) and compare local and overseas suppliers' wholesale terms
Register an ABN, then set up a simple online shop and test a small range of stock
Share baking tips and product demos on Instagram or Facebook groups to attract your first orders

Who pays

Home bakers, hobby cake makers, small home-based food sellers and parents baking for birthdays.

How it makes money

You buy wholesale and sell at a markup, with extra income from bundles and kits. Customers can pay for shipping or you can build it into prices.

Skills that help

Knowing baking and decorating products
Organised stock and order handling
Social media and basic online marketing
Customer service

Watch out for

Food-contact items and ingredients may have labelling or import rules, check with the Department of Agriculture and your state or local food authority
Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a business or hold stock at home
Public liability and product liability insurance
Shipping costs and fragile or heat-sensitive items such as chocolate in summer
GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold

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Everything you need to start: online baking supplies store

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start an online baking supplies store?

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, opening stock and website setup. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on products, marketing and order volume.

What should I check before selling baking supplies online in Australia?

Check labelling or import rules for food-contact items and ingredients with the Department of Agriculture and your food authority. Also check council approval for holding stock at home, public and product liability insurance, shipping of fragile or heat-sensitive items, and GST registration.

What skills and time do I need to run a baking supplies store?

Knowing baking and decorating products, organised stock and order handling, basic online marketing and customer service all help. Estimates suggest at least around 8 hours a week, depending on order volume.