Online fibreglass supplies shop

Boat owners doing their own repairs, small boat repairers, surfboard and kayak makers, hobbyists and small trade businesses.

You buy from wholesalers or importers and sell at a margin. Extra income comes from kits, bundles and delivery charges.

• Product knowledge, so you can explain which matting and resin suit which job
• Online selling and customer service
• Packing and stock control

• Resin and catalyst may count as dangerous goods; check storage and courier rules with your state's workplace safety regulator
• Council approval for storing stock at a home-based business
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Product advice mistakes, so use supplier data sheets and avoid giving structural advice
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you carry, your website and packaging, and whether you add resin later. These are estimates only, so build a stock list and get supplier quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many customers you attract. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for stock, postage, platform fees and insurance. Treat these as estimates only.

Check whether resin and catalyst count as dangerous goods, including storage and courier rules, with your state's workplace safety regulator. Also check council approval for storing stock at home, public and product liability insurance, and GST registration once you reach the threshold.