Online rustic furniture store

Households furnishing or restyling homes, plus some cafes and holiday rentals wanting a rustic look.

Mark-up on each piece you resell, or a commission if makers ship direct. Delivery fees and custom orders can add extra margin.

• Eye for quality and style
• Online selling and photography
• Negotiating with suppliers and makers
• Customer service

• Public liability and product insurance, check what your insurer needs
• Australian Consumer Law: refunds, guarantees and accurate descriptions of reclaimed items
• Check that reclaimed timber is safe and not treated with lead paint or banned chemicals
• Freight damage and costs on large items can eat into profit

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your shed or storage arrangements and your website setup. Freight costs on large items can also eat into profit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your range, pricing and how much time you spend selling. The idea suggests starting from about 10 hours a week, and this is revenue before costs.

Check how Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, guarantees and accurate descriptions of reclaimed items. Check that reclaimed timber is safe and not treated with lead paint or banned chemicals, and check what public liability and product insurance your insurer needs.