Online garden furniture store

Homeowners and renters shopping from home, plus small businesses like cafes or holiday rentals ordering in bulk.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail price, plus any delivery or assembly fees you charge.

• Online selling and basic website setup
• Product photos and clear descriptions
• Customer service and supplier management

• Bulky freight costs and transit damage, so check carriers and what your supplier covers
• Australian Consumer Law, including refunds and consumer guarantees for online sales
• If you import, check customs, quarantine rules for timber and product safety standards
• Public liability and product insurance
• Registering for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Slow supplier delivery times, which can lead to unhappy customers

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, whether you rent a small storage space and how much stock you buy upfront. Sending orders direct from suppliers can keep costs lower.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your range, marketing and how many orders you win. Bulky freight costs can affect what you keep. These figures are estimates only.

Things to check include freight costs and transit damage, Australian Consumer Law for online refunds and guarantees, and customs, quarantine rules for timber and product safety standards if you import. Also check insurance and GST registration.