Online corporate gift and hamper shop

HR teams, office managers, sales teams and small business owners buying gifts for staff milestones, client thank-yous and end-of-year.

You earn the difference between your product and packing cost and the box price. Larger bulk orders and repeat seasonal orders bring in most of the income.

• Online shop setup and basic marketing
• Choosing products and packing neatly
• Managing orders and delivery deadlines

• Register for an ABN, and check GST obligations once turnover grows
• If your boxes include food, check with your local council about food business registration and labelling rules
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Delivery delays and damaged goods in peak periods, so set clear cut-off dates
• Alcohol in hampers has strict licensing rules in each state, check before including it
• Storage space for stock and packing materials if you work from home

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your stock, website setup and packaging. If you work from home, also plan for storage space for stock and packing materials.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on how many business clients you win and how large their orders are. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check ABN registration and GST obligations as turnover grows. If boxes include food, ask your local council about food business registration and labelling. Alcohol has strict licensing rules in each state. Also check public liability and product liability insurance.