Online computer accessories store

Home users, students, remote workers and small offices who want good value and quick delivery.

You buy at wholesale and sell at a markup. Bundles, such as a desk setup kit, can raise the value of each order.

• Basic product knowledge of computer gear
• Setting up and running an online shop
• Customer service and handling returns

• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold, and check how it applies to imported goods
• Australian Consumer Law gives buyers refund and repair rights, so check your returns policy
• Electrical items such as chargers and power supplies may need to meet Australian safety and compliance rules, so check before you sell
• Cheap imported stock can be low quality or counterfeit, so check suppliers carefully
• Margins can be thin against large online retailers, so avoid competing on price alone

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website setup and whether a supplier ships for you. These are estimates, so confirm them with supplier quotes.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing and how you attract buyers. Margins can be thin against large online retailers, so it is worth planning around more than price alone.

Check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, and how it applies to imported goods. Also check your returns policy against Australian Consumer Law, and whether electrical items like chargers must meet Australian safety and compliance rules.