Online bead and jewellery supplies shop

Hobbyists, craft group members, small jewellery makers and people buying gifts or kits for kids' parties.

Margin on each item sold, with extra from bundled kits, bulk packs for makers and postage charged to the customer.

• Eye for colour and design
• Organising stock and orders
• Basic online shop and photography skills

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a business from home
• Register for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Imported stock may involve customs duty and delays, so check costs and lead times
• Check that product descriptions (such as real versus imitation gemstones) are accurate under Australian Consumer Law
• Small parts are a choking hazard, so check product safety rules for kits aimed at children

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your online shop setup and packaging. Imported stock may involve customs duty and delays, so check costs and lead times.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on your range, how well you photograph and describe products, and how many customers you reach. These are estimates only, and part-time hours of around 8 a week are a typical start.

Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a business from home, and register for an ABN and check when GST applies. Also check product descriptions are accurate under Australian Consumer Law, and product safety rules for kits aimed at children.