Online trade store for australian-made lingerie

Boutiques, gift shops and online sellers who prefer local stock, small order sizes and faster delivery than overseas suppliers.

You buy from makers at a wholesale price and resell at a higher trade price, with a minimum order value and repeat seasonal orders.

• Building relationships with makers and shop owners
• Basic website and photo skills
• Order and stock tracking

• Written agreements with makers on pricing, exclusivity and who handles returns
• Labelling and Australian Consumer Law, check what applies to the clothing you resell
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, check with the ATO
• Late-paying shops, consider upfront payment or short payment terms
• Hygiene-related return rules and sizing issues, set a clear returns policy

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy from makers and how you build your trade website and photos. Small batches can help keep your outlay manageable.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many boutiques and online sellers you supply and their order sizes. Plan on around eight hours a week at minimum.

Check written agreements with makers on pricing, exclusivity and returns, and the labelling and Australian Consumer Law rules for clothing. Also check with the ATO when GST registration applies, how to handle late-paying shops, and a clear returns policy for hygiene and sizing issues.