Online children's clothes shop

Parents, grandparents and gift buyers shopping for babies, children and teens.

You buy stock at wholesale prices and sell at a higher retail price. Profit comes from the margin on each item, plus bundles, sets and gift packs that raise the order value.

• Choosing stock that suits your niche
• Basic product photography and online listings
• Customer service, including returns and sizing questions

• Children's sleepwear has mandatory safety and labelling standards, check the ACCC product safety rules
• Drawcords and small parts on children's clothing can be a safety risk, check what applies to your stock
• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds and returns, so check your policies before launching
• GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold
• Unsold stock ties up money, so start with small orders and track which sizes sell

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your opening stock, website or marketplace setup and your chosen niche. Starting with small orders helps limit money tied up in unsold stock.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your niche, pricing and how much stock you sell. Revenue is not profit. The idea assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Children's sleepwear has mandatory safety and labelling standards, so check the ACCC product safety rules. Also check drawcord and small parts risks on your stock, Australian Consumer Law refund policies, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.