Online shed and garden cabin reseller

Homeowners wanting storage or a backyard studio, plus small trade buyers such as landscapers and builders.

You mark up the supplier's price on each building and delivery. Optional extras such as bases, anchor kits and assembly referrals add to the sale.

• Online selling and customer service
• Clear product descriptions and basic photos or listings
• Organising orders and delivery with suppliers

• Most councils and states have rules on shed size, height and placement. Tell buyers to check with their local council or certifier
• Australian Consumer Law applies to what you sell, including guarantees and clear delivery promises. Check the details with the ACCC
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and who is responsible for freight damage or late delivery
• Wind rating and anchoring in cyclone or high-wind regions. Only sell products suited to the buyer's area
• GST registration is required once your turnover reaches the threshold. Check with the ATO
• If you run it from home, check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your website, listings and supplier setup. Because the supplier holds the stock and ships direct to customers, you don't need a yard or warehouse.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your range, how well your site attracts buyers and your supplier arrangements. Check who is responsible for freight damage or late delivery.

Check council rules on shed size, height and placement, and tell buyers to check with their council or certifier. Also check Australian Consumer Law with the ACCC, GST registration with the ATO, insurance, and wind rating for high-wind regions.