Online physio and rehab equipment shop

People recovering at home, carers and family members, small physio and chiropractic clinics, and personal trainers.

You buy at wholesale prices and sell at a markup. Extra income comes from bundles, such as a post-surgery recovery pack, and from repeat orders by clinics.

• Basic online shop setup
• Customer service
• Product knowledge and research
• Organising orders and suppliers

• Some products count as medical devices, so check TGA rules and whether the supplier or sponsor has the products on the ARTG
• Avoid health claims in your marketing, and check what the TGA and ACCC allow
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and warranties, so check your returns policy
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Register for GST once you reach the turnover threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website setup, any stock you hold, insurance and marketing. Shipping direct from a wholesaler can mean holding little or no stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, traffic, pricing and the hours you put in. That is revenue before product, shipping and other costs.

Check TGA rules and whether your products are on the ARTG, as some count as medical devices. Also check what the TGA and ACCC allow in health claims, and make sure your returns policy meets Australian Consumer Law.