Online dancewear and shoe store

Parents buying for children, adult dancers, and local dance schools that need uniforms or class wear.

Mark up on each item sold, plus extra from accessories and bundles such as a full class uniform set. Repeat sales come as children outgrow sizes.

• Choosing stock that suits local dance schools
• Product photos and online listings
• Customer service, especially sizing advice
• Stock and order tracking

• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration is needed once turnover grows
• Check with your local council whether you need approval to store stock or pack orders at home
• Sizing problems lead to returns, so make your returns policy clear and check your obligations under Australian Consumer Law
• Unsold stock in sizes or styles that don't move ties up cash, so start small
• Check whether product liability or public liability insurance suits your situation

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy and whether a supplier ships for you. These are estimates only, and starting with a small range helps protect your cash.

Register for an ABN and check when GST registration is needed. Also check whether your council requires approval to store stock at home, and your returns obligations under Australian Consumer Law, since sizing problems lead to returns.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range, marketing and links with local dance schools. This is revenue before costs, and the business typically needs at least 8 hours a week.