Clothing exporter with a small stockroom

Overseas retailers, distributors and wholesalers who reorder regularly and want reliable supply from Australia.

You earn the gap between your buying price and your wholesale selling price, with repeat orders from established buyers helping you plan.

• Stock control and packing
• Managing suppliers and freight forwarders
• Costing and pricing in different currencies

• Unsold stock ties up cash, so start with small orders
• Check export documentation and any destination country duties and labelling rules
• Check council zoning for the unit and any lease terms
• Public liability, stock and goods-in-transit insurance
• Currency swings can cut your margin, so check payment terms and options
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff

Estimated startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your unit rental, stock volume and packing and freight setup. Unsold stock ties up cash, so consider starting with small orders.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on order size and how often buyers reorder. Plan on at least about 30 hours a week. Currency swings can cut your margin, so check payment terms.

Check export documentation and any destination country duties and labelling rules. Check council zoning and lease terms for the unit. Consider public liability, stock and goods-in-transit insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire staff.