Irish goods shop with a shopfront

Local Irish community members, tourists, gift shoppers and people wanting Irish food they miss from home.

Retail mark-up on a wide range of stock, with strong sales around St Patrick's Day, Christmas and Mother's Day, plus online orders.

• Retail and customer service
• Buying and managing stock
• Basic bookkeeping and budgeting
• Local marketing and community networking

• Check lease terms carefully, including length, rent reviews and fit-out costs
• Selling food usually needs registration with your local council, so check your council's rules
• Public liability and contents insurance are needed
• Workers compensation insurance is required once you hire staff, so check your state scheme
• Rent and stock costs make slow months risky, so keep cash in reserve

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on lease, fit-out and stock. Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on location, range and foot traffic.

Check lease terms carefully, including length, rent reviews and fit-out costs. Selling food usually needs registration with your local council, so check its rules. Also check public liability and contents insurance, and your state's workers compensation scheme once you hire staff.

Retail and customer service, buying and managing stock, basic bookkeeping and budgeting, and local marketing all help. Time is estimated at around 35 hours a week at minimum, depending on your opening hours.