Online paint and decorating supplies store

DIY renovators, small painting businesses, renters and landlords who want supplies delivered or ready to collect.

Margin on products sold, bundled project kits, and delivery fees. Trade customers can reorder regularly.

• Setting up an online store
• Product knowledge and writing clear descriptions
• Packing and managing orders
• Online marketing

• Shipping paint: some products are flammable or heavy, so check carrier rules and dangerous goods requirements
• Storing stock at home may need council approval, and your home insurance may not cover business stock
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and product claims
• Freight costs eating into margins on heavy items
• Registering for an ABN and for GST once you reach the turnover threshold

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, the range you stock and how much you hold at home. You can start small and add paint later through supplier arrangements.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your range, marketing and delivery or click and collect options. Freight costs on heavy items can eat into margins, so revenue is not profit.

Check carrier rules and dangerous goods requirements for shipping flammable or heavy products. Also check whether storing stock at home needs council approval, whether your home insurance covers it, and your Australian Consumer Law obligations. Register for an ABN, and for GST once you reach the threshold.