Online paintings and prints shop

Home decorators, gift buyers, small businesses furnishing offices or cafes, and art collectors.

A margin on each sale: either a commission on works sold for artists, or the difference between your buying price and your selling price on prints and stock you buy.

• Good eye for art and what sells
• Product photography and listing
• Social media and customer service

• Written agreements with artists covering commission, pricing, unsold work and who owns the copyright
• Only sell prints you have permission to reproduce, as copyright infringement is a real risk
• Packing and insurance for postage, as damaged framed or large works can be costly
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, so check with the ATO
• Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds and accurate descriptions of what you sell

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your website setup, photography, packing materials and any opening stock. Treat this as an estimate and check your own platform and supplier costs.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on your range, the artists you work with and how well you market online. This is revenue rather than profit.

Check written agreements with artists covering commission, pricing, unsold work and copyright. Only sell prints you have permission to reproduce. Also check packing and postage insurance, GST registration with the ATO, and Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds and descriptions.