Online vacuum cleaner and parts store

Households searching online for a specific model, replacement part or help choosing the right machine.

Margin on machine sales and higher-margin accessories and parts. Helpful buying guides and good service build repeat orders.

• Online selling and basic website setup
• Product knowledge and writing clear advice
• Customer service and order handling

• Australian Consumer Law: check your obligations on refunds, repairs and consumer guarantees
• Bulky freight costs and damaged-in-transit claims
• Check rules on shipping lithium batteries with your couriers
• Product compliance for imported electrical goods, check with your state regulator
• Competition from big retailers, so avoid competing on price alone
• Public liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website setup, how much stock you hold and whether a supplier ships for you. A niche range keeps early costs lower.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on your niche, range and marketing. This is revenue before costs such as stock and freight, so it is not the same as profit.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, repairs and consumer guarantees. Also check courier rules for shipping lithium batteries, product compliance for imported electrical goods with your state regulator, and insurance. Bulky freight costs and transit damage claims are worth planning for.