Home-based basket wholesaler for florists and hamper makers

Florists, hamper makers, gift shops, homewares stores and event businesses.

You buy at a trade price and sell at a wholesale margin, with minimum order sizes and extra for delivery. Repeat orders ahead of Mother's Day, Christmas and Easter matter most.

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Basic stock and bookkeeping
• Selling to business customers

• Check whether your council requires approval to run a home-based business and store stock at home
• Imported baskets made of cane, willow or seagrass may face biosecurity checks, so check the Department of Agriculture import conditions
• Public liability and product or stock insurance
• Register for an ABN, and check when you must register for GST
• Seasonal demand means cash is tied up in stock, so start small

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your suppliers and your storage setup. These are estimates, and your own costs will vary with the range and quantities you start with.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your customers, your range and how seasonal demand affects orders. The estimates assume at least around 8 hours a week, so results vary.

Check whether your council requires approval to run a business and store stock at home. Imported cane, willow or seagrass baskets may face biosecurity checks, so check Department of Agriculture import conditions. Also check insurance, your ABN and when to register for GST.