Online futon and sofa bed store

Renters, students, apartment dwellers and people furnishing a spare room or granny flat.

Mark-up on each item sold, plus extras like covers, pillows and delivery fees. Bundles (frame, mattress and cover) lift the average order.

• Basic online shop setup
• Product photos and descriptions
• Customer service and handling returns

• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds, repairs and product guarantees, so check your obligations before you sell
• Bulky freight is costly and damage in transit is common, so confirm freight terms and insurance
• Check whether imported mattresses and fabrics must meet any safety or labelling standards
• GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold
• Carrying stock at home takes space and ties up cash

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your opening stock, website setup and freight arrangements. These are estimates only, so get supplier and freight quotes before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, how you market the shop and your supplier setup. Bulky freight is costly, so check how it affects your margins.

Check your obligations under Australian Consumer Law for refunds, repairs and guarantees. Check whether imported mattresses and fabrics must meet safety or labelling standards, confirm freight terms and insurance, and note GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold.