Open a japanese sweets and snack shop

Students, families with kids, anime and Japan-travel fans, gift buyers and shoppers passing through busy areas.

You buy in bulk and sell by the item, with extra from gift packs, snack boxes and new or seasonal products that bring people back.

• Buying and stock control
• Retail customer service
• Knowing which Japanese snacks are popular
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check with your local council whether you must register or notify as a food business, even if you only sell sealed packaged goods
• Imported food must meet Australian biosecurity and labelling rules (such as English labels and allergen information); check with the Department of Agriculture and Food Standards Australia New Zealand, or buy from importers who handle this
• Best-before dates and slow-moving stock, since you can end up with unsold items
• Retail lease terms, bond and fit-out costs, and public liability insurance
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on your retail lease, bond, fit-out and opening stock. Check lease terms and insurance costs before committing to premises.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on location, foot traffic and your range. Watch best-before dates and slow-moving stock, since unsold items can cut into your results.

Check with your local council whether you must register or notify as a food business, even for sealed goods. Imported food must meet Australian biosecurity and labelling rules, including English labels and allergen information. Also check GST registration.