Online leather jacket store

Shoppers across Australia who want a good leather jacket without visiting a specialist shop.

Retail markup on each jacket sold, with extra income from add-ons such as leather care kits.

• Setting up an online store
• Product photography and descriptions
• Handling orders, shipping and returns

• Returns and exchanges are common with clothing, so work out the cost before setting prices
• Check Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, guarantees and honest product descriptions
• Check whether you need GST registration and an ABN
• Check with your local council if you store stock at home or run the business from there
• Product liability and stock insurance

Estimates typically put startup costs at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold yourself, whether you use suppliers' stock, and how you set up your online store.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on your range, how well you present products and the cost of returns. Clothing returns are common, so factor them into your prices.

Check Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, guarantees and honest product descriptions. Also check whether you need an ABN and GST registration, and whether your local council has rules about storing stock at home.