Online linen and towel store

Households furnishing or refreshing bedrooms, bathrooms and dining tables, plus people buying gifts or wedding presents.

You earn the gap between your buying price and your selling price on each item, with bundles such as sheet sets and towel packs lifting the order value.

• Choosing quality fabrics and spotting good suppliers
• Product photos and simple online marketing
• Packing orders and handling customer questions

• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds and product descriptions, so check what you must offer and what you can claim about fabrics
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold, and check the current figure with the ATO
• Check whether council approval is needed to run a business and hold stock at home
• Tied-up money in unsold stock, so start with a small range
• Public liability and product insurance, which you should check with an insurer

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your opening range, website and how much stock you hold. Starting with a small range limits the money tied up in unsold stock.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing and marketing effort. The minimum time estimate is around 8 hours a week, so it can start as a side business from home.

Check Australian Consumer Law on refunds and product descriptions, including what you can claim about fabrics. Also check GST registration with the ATO once turnover reaches the threshold, whether council approval is needed to hold stock at home, and insurance.