Online chinese grocery with local delivery

People who live far from an Asian grocer, busy families, students and home cooks looking for specific brands.

Margin on products sold, plus delivery fees or a minimum order for free delivery. Bundles such as hotpot kits or festival boxes can raise the average order.

• Online shop setup and basic marketing
• Packing and stock tracking
• Customer service
• Chinese language skills help for sourcing and community reach

• Council rules on running a food business from home, and food business registration requirements
• Food Standards Code labelling, including English labelling for imported products
• Biosecurity rules if you import directly, so check with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
• Product liability insurance, and best-before dates on stock
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your stock range, storage space and how you set up your online shop. Product liability insurance and best-before dates on stock are worth checking early.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your product range, marketing and customer base. Check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold, and work out your costs before relying on these figures.

Check council rules on running a food business from home and food business registration requirements. Also check Food Standards Code labelling, including English labelling for imports, and biosecurity rules with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry if you import directly.