Home-based jewellery wholesaler with online catalogue

Independent boutiques, gift shops, market stallholders, salons and small online jewellery sellers who buy to resell.

You buy at trade price and sell at a wholesale margin, with minimum order values to keep each sale worthwhile. Repeat seasonal orders from regular shops build steady income.

• Spotting styles that sell
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Organised stock and order handling
• Friendly, persistent sales outreach

• Check Australian Consumer Law rules on describing metal content, stones and origin accurately
• Check product safety requirements for imported items, for example anything using button batteries such as some watches
• If importing, check Australian Border Force rules, duties and GST on imports
• Trade customers may pay late, so consider upfront payment for new customers or short payment terms
• Check whether your council requires approval to run a business from home and whether your home insurance covers stock
• Public liability and stock insurance are worth checking

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your product range, how much stock you buy, and whether you source locally or import. Stock and public liability insurance are also worth checking.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many retailers you win and the size of their orders. These are revenue estimates before stock, shipping and other costs. Trade customers may also pay late.

Check Australian Consumer Law rules on describing metal content, stones and origin, product safety requirements for imports such as button-battery watches, and Australian Border Force rules, duties and GST. Also check council and insurance rules for home businesses.