Online kite shop

Families buying a first kite, hobbyists upgrading gear, and gift buyers. Beach holiday shoppers may order before they travel.

Profit on each sale: you buy from suppliers or wholesalers at trade price and sell at retail. Bundles such as a kite plus spare line and a carry bag lift the order value.

• Basic online shop setup
• Product knowledge and honest advice
• Packing and posting orders on time
• Simple stock and bookkeeping

• Australian Consumer Law: check your obligations on refunds, guarantees and product descriptions
• Imported stock: check import rules and product safety requirements with the relevant government bodies
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Storing stock at home may need council approval for a home-based business, so check with your council
• Strong seasonal peaks around school holidays and windy months, so plan cash flow

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your web shop. These are estimates only, so plan your first order carefully.

Check your obligations under Australian Consumer Law on refunds, guarantees and product descriptions. For imported stock, check import rules and product safety requirements. Also check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, and council approval if you store stock at home.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, traffic and the season. Sales peak around school holidays and windy months, so plan cash flow. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.