Online phone accessory store

Phone owners shopping online who want a case or charger for a specific model, often at a lower price than in shopping centres.

You buy stock at wholesale prices and sell at a mark-up, with extra income from bundles such as case plus screen protector, and from add-on sales.

• Basic online shop setup
• Product photos and listings
• Stock tracking and packing orders
• Customer service

• Electrical items such as chargers and power banks must meet Australian safety and compliance rules, check with your state's fair trading or electrical safety regulator and buy from reputable suppliers
• Cheap or fake branded products can break trademark law and Australian Consumer Law guarantees, check what you are selling
• You must handle refunds and faulty goods under Australian Consumer Law
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold
• Check with your local council if running the business from home needs approval

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your online shop setup and your suppliers. Treat this as an estimate and start with a small range.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, prices and how many orders you ship. These are estimates only, and the work can start at around 8 hours a week.

Check that chargers and power banks meet Australian safety and compliance rules with your state's fair trading or electrical safety regulator. Also check trademark rules on branded goods, refund duties under Australian Consumer Law, and GST registration.