Online map and atlas shop

Bushwalkers, campers, 4WD and caravan travellers, boat owners, teachers and map collectors, including gift buyers.

The margin between wholesale and retail price on each item. Extras like map tubes, compasses, laminating or framed prints can add to the order value.

• Basic online shop setup
• Knowing maps and your chosen niche
• Packing and posting orders carefully
• Customer service

• Check supplier terms before reselling or printing custom maps, as map data is often under copyright or licence
• For nautical charts, check who the authorised suppliers are and whether charts need to be kept up to date for safety
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, returns and accurate product descriptions
• If you store stock at home, check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much opening stock you buy and how you set up your web shop. These are estimates, so build your own budget for stock, packaging and your site.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your niche, range and how well you reach customers. This is an estimate of revenue before costs such as stock, postage and platform fees.

Check supplier terms before reselling or printing custom maps, as map data is often under copyright or licence. Also check authorised suppliers for nautical charts, GST registration once you reach the threshold, and Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and descriptions.