Online motorcycle gear and parts store

Riders who want better gear or parts without a trip to a big shop, often in regional areas.

The margin on each item sold, with extra from bundles such as a learner starter kit and repeat customers.

• Riding knowledge and product know-how
• Online selling and photography
• Organising stock and orders
• Customer service

• Helmets sold in Australia must meet the required standard, check the current rules before stocking
• Australian Consumer Law covers returns, refunds and faulty goods
• Check with your local council if you store stock at home, as home-based business rules vary
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold
• Sizing returns can eat margin, so give clear size guides
• Public liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website and photography, and insurance. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your product range and traffic.

Things to check: helmets sold in Australia must meet the required standard, so check the current rules before stocking. Australian Consumer Law covers returns, refunds and faulty goods. Also check council rules for home stock storage and GST registration thresholds.

Estimates suggest at least around 10 hours a week, depending on order volume. You'll need riding and product knowledge, online selling and photography, and organised stock handling. Sizing returns can eat margin, so give clear size guides.