Online medical and health textbook store

Medical, nursing and allied health students, practising clinicians, clinics and small research groups.

The margin between your trade price and the shelf price on each book, plus extra from second-hand sales, bundles for course reading lists and bulk orders from clinics.

• Organising orders and stock
• Knowing course reading lists and editions
• Customer service
• Basic online shop setup

• Thin margins against large online retailers, so a clear niche and good service matter
• New editions can make stock out of date quickly, so avoid over-ordering
• Australian Consumer Law on refunds and returns, check what applies to online sales
• Register for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Check your home council's rules if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold and your website setup. These are estimates only. New editions can date stock quickly, so avoid over-ordering.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,600 to $8,000, depending on your range, pricing and customer numbers. Margins are thin against large online retailers, so a clear niche and good service matter.

Check Australian Consumer Law on refunds and returns as it applies to online sales. Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST. If you store stock at home, check your council's rules.