Greeting card and gift wrap shop

Local shoppers buying last-minute cards and gifts, and regulars who come in every month for birthdays.

You buy cards and stationery wholesale and sell at a markup. Small add-ons like wrap, bags and pens lift the value of each sale.

• Friendly customer service
• Choosing stock that suits your area
• Stock control and budgeting

• Lease terms, rent and outgoings, get advice before signing
• Public liability and contents insurance
• Registering an ABN, and GST once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Peak seasons like Christmas, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day need lots of stock bought early, so cash flow can be tight
• Check with your local council about any approvals needed for fit-out and signage

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on your premises, lease, fit-out and opening stock. These are estimates only, so get quotes for your own location before you commit.

Check lease terms, rent and outgoings, and get advice before signing. Also check public liability and contents insurance, ABN registration, GST once turnover reaches the threshold, and any council approvals needed for fit-out and signage.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on location, range and trading hours. Peak seasons like Christmas and Mother's Day need stock bought early, so cash flow can be tight. You would typically plan on at least about 35 hours a week.