Online shop setup and management for local retailers

Bricks-and-mortar shops, makers, boutique brands and small wholesalers wanting to sell online.

A one-off setup fee per store, then a monthly retainer for updates, reporting and advertising management, plus a fee for ad spend management if agreed.

• Comfortable with e-commerce platforms
• Clear communication with non-technical owners
• Basic design and product photography sense
• Organised with deadlines

• Get professional indemnity and public liability insurance quotes, as clients may blame you for lost sales or errors
• Check Australian Consumer Law and privacy obligations that apply to the shops you build
• Check whether you need GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
• Use written agreements covering who owns the store, logins and domain names
• If working from home, check whether your local council has rules for home-based businesses

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your software, equipment and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for professional indemnity and public liability cover before you take on clients.

Get professional indemnity and public liability insurance quotes, and check Australian Consumer Law and privacy obligations for the shops you build. Use written agreements covering who owns the store, logins and domain names, and check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many clients you take on and whether you add ongoing management. It's estimated at 8 or more hours a week, so it can start part-time.