Online barber supply store

Independent barbers, hairdressers, mobile barbers, barbering students and men who cut hair at home.

Profit on each sale, which is the difference between your wholesale price and your retail price. Repeat orders of consumables such as blades, neck strips and wax add steady income.

• Knowing barber tools and products
• Basic online shop setup
• Stock tracking and packing orders
• Customer service

• Electrical goods such as clippers must meet Australian safety and compliance rules, so check with your state's fair trading body and the supplier
• Consumer law covers refunds, warranties and honest product claims, so check the ACCC guidance
• Check whether any products, such as aerosols or flammable items, have special postage restrictions with Australia Post
• Tied-up money in stock and competition from big online retailers
• Check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

As an estimate, startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your shop. Money tied up in stock is a key thing to watch.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, stock levels and competition from big online retailers. The estimate assumes from about 8 hours of work a week.

Check that electrical goods like clippers meet Australian safety and compliance rules with your state's fair trading body and supplier. Also check ACCC consumer law guidance, Australia Post restrictions on items like aerosols, and GST registration once you reach the threshold.