Online beauty wholesaler for salons and small shops

Hair and beauty salons, mobile beauty therapists, gift and boutique shops, and online sellers who want stock without importing it themselves.

You earn the margin between your bulk buying price and your trade price. Minimum order values and repeat orders from regular customers help keep each sale worthwhile.

• Sales and negotiating with suppliers
• Stock and order organisation
• Basic bookkeeping
• Customer service

• Cosmetics sold in Australia have labelling and ingredient rules, check requirements with the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) and the ACCC
• Some brands restrict who can resell their products, so check supplier agreements and authorised reseller terms
• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer needs for resold products
• Stock with expiry dates can lose value if it does not sell, so start with small orders
• Check whether your local council allows home-based storage and deliveries, and register for GST once you reach the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the range you stock and the size of your first orders. Stock with expiry dates can lose value if it does not sell, so consider starting with small orders.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many trade customers you win and the products you carry. Plan for at least around 10 hours a week to handle sourcing, orders and outreach.

Check labelling and ingredient requirements for cosmetics with AICIS and the ACCC, and supplier agreements or authorised reseller terms. Also check what insurance your insurer needs for resold products, council rules on home storage, and GST registration once you reach the threshold.