Online ice cream equipment and parts shop

Cafes, gelato and ice cream shops, food truck owners, restaurants and people starting a small ice cream business.

A margin on each item sold, plus postage or delivery fees. Spare parts and consumables bring repeat orders, while machines are bigger one-off sales.

• Product knowledge of commercial machines
• Customer service and quoting
• Basic online shop management
• Organised with orders and stock

• Check electrical safety and compliance requirements for imported appliances in your state, and that products are approved for sale in Australia
• Australian Consumer Law applies to warranties and refunds, so check what you must honour and what your supplier backs
• Product liability and public liability insurance, check what your insurer needs
• Freight costs and damage on heavy items, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the range you offer, any stock you hold and how you set up your online shop. Working with suppliers who ship direct can keep stock low.

Check electrical safety and compliance for imported appliances in your state, and that products are approved for sale in Australia. Australian Consumer Law applies to warranties and refunds. Check product and public liability insurance, and GST once turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, suppliers and customer base. You can start at around 8 hours a week. Freight costs and damage on heavy items can affect results.