Online glassware and giftware store

Households updating their kitchens, gift shoppers (weddings, housewarmings, Christmas), and small cafes, bars and restaurants wanting small to medium orders.

You earn the margin between wholesale cost and retail price. Gift sets, bundles and bulk-order pricing for hospitality buyers can lift the average order value.

• Product selection and buying
• Careful packing
• Basic online shop setup and photography
• Customer service

• Breakage in transit, so check packaging costs and your courier's insurance or claims process
• Product insurance and public liability cover, ask an insurer what suits online sellers
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold, check with the ATO
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, returns and product safety
• Running stock from home may need council approval, check with your local council

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on stock, packaging and website setup. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing and how well you reach gift buyers and cafes.

Check packaging costs and your courier's insurance or claims process for breakage. Also check product and public liability insurance, GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold (ask the ATO), Australian Consumer Law on returns, and council approval for stock at home.

Useful skills include product selection and buying, careful packing, basic online shop setup and photography, and customer service. Time is typically at least 8 hours a week to start.