Online workwear and hi-vis store

Tradies, small building and landscaping firms, farms, and employers who need to kit out a few staff.

You buy at wholesale prices and sell at a markup. Bulk orders for small businesses and repeat purchases of core items such as hi-vis shirts help build steady sales.

• Basic online shop setup
• Knowing work clothing and safety standards
• Customer service and order handling

• Check which Australian Standards apply to the products you sell (for example hi-vis day and night wear) and that your supplier can show compliance
• Australian Consumer Law applies to returns, refunds and product descriptions, so check your obligations
• Register for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Sizing and returns can eat into margins, so set a clear returns policy
• Check your insurance needs, such as product liability cover

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you hold and how you set up your shop. Get your own quotes for stock, website and insurance.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many customers you attract. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check which Australian Standards apply to your products and that your supplier can show compliance. Also check Australian Consumer Law obligations on returns and descriptions, ABN and GST registration, and whether you need product liability insurance.