Online Store Setup for Small Businesses

Local retailers, makers, cafes and tradies who want to sell online but lack the time or tech know-how.

Fixed project fee per store, with optional paid extras like product photography uploads, training sessions or a short support package.

• Comfortable with Shopify, WooCommerce or similar platforms
• Basic design sense
• Clear communication with non-technical clients

• Get an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
• Consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Use written agreements covering scope, revisions and who owns the store and domain
• Check Australian Consumer Law and privacy obligations your clients' stores need to meet

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on the tools, software subscriptions and portfolio materials you need. Costs vary with the platforms you work on and how you present your services to local businesses.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many projects you take, your pricing and the size of each store. As an estimate, expect at least around 8 hours a week.

Get an ABN and check when you need to register for GST. Consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance, use written agreements covering scope, revisions and ownership of the store and domain, and check Australian Consumer Law and privacy obligations.