Online bag supplier to local businesses

Small retailers, cafes and takeaways, online sellers, market stallholders, cleaners and other small businesses that buy packaging regularly.

You buy by the pallet or carton at wholesale prices and sell at a markup, often with price breaks for larger or repeat orders. Regular customers reordering is where most of the revenue comes from.

• Selling and following up leads
• Comparing supplier prices and quality
• Good records and order tracking

• Most states and territories ban lightweight single-use plastic bags, so check what you can legally sell in each place you supply
• Check any claims such as 'compostable' or 'recyclable' are backed by certification, because misleading claims can breach consumer law
• Food-contact bags may need to meet food safety standards, so ask suppliers for documentation
• Check whether you need to register for GST and how your supplier's drop-ship terms handle returns and damaged goods
• Check council rules for running a home-based business, especially if you store any stock at home

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your website setup, marketing and whether you hold any stock. Check supplier drop-ship terms before you commit to a budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many regular business customers you win, order sizes and your pricing. These are estimates, not guarantees, and the idea suits roughly 10 or more hours a week.

Check which bags you can legally sell, as most states and territories ban lightweight single-use plastic bags. Check that claims like compostable or recyclable are backed by certification, and ask suppliers for documentation on food-contact bags.