Online children's clothing and toy shop

Parents, grandparents and carers buying for babies and kids, plus gift buyers shopping for birthdays and baby showers.

You buy stock at wholesale prices and sell at retail, keeping the difference after postage, platform fees and returns. A clear niche and repeat customers help margins.

• Choosing products parents want
• Basic website and photo skills
• Organised stock and order handling
• Friendly customer service

• Product safety: check the ACCC rules and mandatory standards for children's products such as toys, cots and children's nightwear
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, guarantees and accurate descriptions
• ABN registration, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
• Tied-up cash in unsold stock, so start with small orders
• Check whether your council needs approval to store stock and run a business from home

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your opening stock, website setup, photography and packaging. Starting with small orders helps avoid cash tied up in unsold stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, supplier choices, marketing and the hours you put in. Estimates start from about eight hours a week.

Things to check: ACCC rules and mandatory standards for children's products such as toys, cots and nightwear; Australian Consumer Law on refunds and guarantees; ABN and GST registration; and council rules on storing stock at home.