Online massage supplies store

Massage and remedial therapists, day spas, mobile therapists, and people buying for home use or as gifts.

You buy wholesale and sell at a markup. Repeat orders for oils, linen and consumables add steady income, while tables and larger items give bigger one-off sales.

• Basic website and listing management
• Knowing massage products well enough to advise
• Organised with stock and orders
• Customer service

• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds, warranties and product claims, so check your obligations
• Check whether massage oils and skincare products need particular labelling or ingredient rules
• GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold, so check with the ATO
• Heavy items like massage tables can have high freight costs, so check shipping quotes before pricing
• Product liability or public liability insurance is worth checking with an insurer
• If you operate from home, check whether your council needs approval for storing stock

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your website, how much stock you hold or whether a supplier posts orders directly, and insurance. Your product range will affect the final figure.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing, marketing and customer base of therapists and home users. Treat this as a rough estimate, not a guarantee.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, warranties and product claims, and any labelling or ingredient rules for massage oils and skincare. Also check GST registration with the ATO, freight costs for heavy tables, insurance, and council rules for storing stock at home.