Online irish goods store

Irish expats and descendants, people planning or remembering a trip to Ireland, and gift buyers around St Patrick's Day and Christmas.

You buy stock wholesale and sell at a retail mark-up, with extra income from gift hampers and bundles. Postage is either charged or built into prices.

• Online selling and basic website setup
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Stock tracking and packing orders
• Social media and email marketing

• Imported food must meet Australian biosecurity and food labelling rules, so check with the Department of Agriculture and Food Standards Australia New Zealand
• Check whether you need to register for GST and how it applies to imported goods
• Check Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and product claims
• Sales are very seasonal, so avoid over-ordering stock before peak periods
• Shipping costs and delays can eat into margins

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on stock and website setup. Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on the season, your range and customer numbers.

Check that imported food meets Australian biosecurity and food labelling rules with the Department of Agriculture and Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Also check GST registration and how it applies to imported goods, and Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and product claims.

Useful skills are online selling and basic website setup, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, stock tracking, and social media and email marketing. Time is estimated at around 8 hours a week at minimum, depending on order volume.