Online personalised gifts shop

Gift buyers across Australia shopping for weddings, bridesmaids, new babies, teachers and birthdays.

You sell finished items at a price above your cost for the blank item, thread or vinyl, packaging and postage. Gift sets and add-ons lift the average order.

• Embroidery or heat transfer printing
• Product photography and listing writing
• Organising orders and meeting delivery dates

• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and faulty goods, so check the rules for made-to-order items
• Personalised items usually cannot be resold, so stock only what you can sell
• Do not use protected characters, sports team logos or brand names without permission
• Public liability and product liability insurance, especially for baby items
• Peak season crunch before Christmas, so set cut-off dates clearly
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST registration is needed

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on your production equipment, website setup and opening stock. These are estimates, so check your own equipment and platform quotes before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how well you reach gift buyers. This is an estimate only, and you may need around 10 hours a week to start.

Check how Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and faulty goods for made-to-order items. Also check you have permission to use protected characters, team logos or brand names, your product liability insurance (especially for baby items), and ABN and GST registration.