Online barbecue accessories and grill store

Households and outdoor cooking fans across Australia who want a better range or more advice than the big hardware chains give.

Margin on each product sold. Bundles such as starter kits and seasonal gift packs raise the average order value.

• Setting up and running an online shop
• Writing clear product descriptions
• Organising stock, orders and shipping

• Register for an ABN, and check when GST registration is required based on your turnover
• Check that any gas appliances you sell meet Australian certification rules and the ACCC product safety requirements
• Selling or posting LPG cylinders and some fuels has restrictions, check with carriers and your state regulator
• Australian Consumer Law warranties, returns and refunds apply to online sales
• Freight costs on heavy items can wipe out your margin, so price shipping carefully
• Product liability insurance in case a product you sell causes damage or injury

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, opening stock and how much you pack from home or ship direct from suppliers. Freight on heavy items can erode margins, so price shipping carefully.

Things to check: register for an ABN and check when GST registration is required based on turnover. Check gas appliance certification and ACCC product safety rules, restrictions on selling or posting LPG cylinders and some fuels, and Australian Consumer Law returns and refunds.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, pricing, marketing and shipping costs. Estimates also suggest at least around 10 hours a week, so check that fits alongside your other commitments.