Online letterbox and mailbox shop

Homeowners doing renovations, owner-builders, small builders and landscapers, and independent hardware or garden shops that buy in small quantities.

You earn the margin between your buying price and your selling price. Add-ons like numbers, mounting kits and posts lift the value of each order. Trade customers can buy in bulk at a lower margin.

• Basic online shop setup
• Product knowledge and clear photos
• Order handling and customer service

• Check Australia Post's current letterbox guidelines so what you sell suits delivery requirements
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, faults and product descriptions, so check your obligations
• Bulky items can cost a lot to freight, so work out shipping costs before setting prices
• Check the rules on importing any products yourself, and whether council approval is needed to run from home
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST registration applies as your sales grow

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you hold and whether a local supplier ships direct to your customers.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many homeowners, builders and hardware shops you reach. Bulky items can cost a lot to freight, so price carefully.

Check Australia Post's current letterbox guidelines, your Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, faults and product descriptions, and any rules on importing products. Also check council approval to run from home, and ABN and GST registration.