Storage and pick-and-pack for online sellers

Small online retailers, makers and dropshippers who are tired of packing orders at their kitchen table.

A monthly storage fee for shelf or bin space, plus a fee per order picked and packed, and charges for packaging and returns handling.

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Organising stock and workflow
• Clear communication with sellers

• Check the lease and council zoning for storage with regular courier pickups
• Check what insurance covers customers' stock against theft, fire and damage
• Stock mistakes and lost parcels can cost you money, so agree responsibilities in a written contract
• Check your ABN and GST obligations, and extra rules if you store food, cosmetics or other regulated products
• Busy peaks like Christmas and sale events can be hard to handle alone

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the unit you lease, shelving and packing supplies. Check the lease and what insurance covers for customers' stock before you sign anything.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on how many sellers you serve and their order volumes. Busy peaks like Christmas can be hard to handle alone. These are revenue estimates, not profit.

Check the lease and council zoning for storage with regular courier pickups, and your ABN and GST obligations. Check what insurance covers against theft, fire and damage, and any extra rules if you store food, cosmetics or other regulated products.