Online feng shui shop

Home décor shoppers, people interested in wellness and mindful living, gift buyers and people moving into a new home.

You buy stock at wholesale and sell at retail price. Gift sets, bundles and extra content such as placement guides can lift the average order.

• Choosing products that sell
• Basic photography and online shop set-up
• Customer service and packing orders
• Respectful knowledge of feng shui ideas

• Australian Consumer Law applies to product claims and refunds, so avoid promising health or luck outcomes you can't back up
• Check import rules, customs and biosecurity requirements if you bring in stock yourself, especially items made of wood, stone or plant material
• Public liability and product liability insurance are worth checking before you sell
• GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold, so check with the ATO
• Breakable items need good packaging, or returns will eat your margin

Estimates suggest startup typically costs around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you hold, whether suppliers post direct, and how you set up your online store.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,500, depending on your product range, how you attract buyers and your order volume. Breakable items need good packaging, or returns can eat your margin.

Check that Australian Consumer Law applies to your product claims and refunds, so avoid promising outcomes you can't back up. Also check import and biosecurity rules for stock you bring in, insurance, and GST registration.