Local bedding and linen shop

Local households, new home buyers, gift shoppers and small guesthouses or holiday rentals needing regular restocks.

Retail mark-up on stock, with extra from bulk orders for accommodation providers and bundles that lift the average sale.

• Buying stock and managing inventory
• Friendly, knowledgeable customer service
• Basic bookkeeping and shop display

• Lease terms, rent reviews and fit-out costs, so check them carefully and consider legal advice before signing
• Public liability and contents or stock insurance
• Stock tied up in slow sellers, so start with a tight range
• Check GST registration and Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and guarantees
• Check council rules on signage and shopfront changes
• Workers compensation insurance is needed through your state scheme once you hire staff

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the lease, fit-out and how much opening stock you buy. These are estimates only. Starting with a tight range can help avoid cash tied up in slow sellers.

Check lease terms, rent reviews and fit-out costs, and consider legal advice before signing. Also check public liability and stock insurance, GST registration, Australian Consumer Law on refunds and guarantees, council rules on signage, and workers compensation once you hire staff.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on location, range and foot traffic. This is an estimate only, not a guarantee. Running a shop usually takes at least 35 hours a week.