Online school supplies store

Parents buying for the school year, teachers, and small schools or childcare centres ordering classroom supplies.

Margin on each item sold, with higher order values from bundled booklist packs and bulk orders for schools.

• Organising stock and orders
• Basic online shop setup
• Customer service
• Spotting what sells each term

• Register for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Check Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, returns and clear pricing
• Stock is very seasonal, so avoid over-ordering outside January and the start of each term
• Check product safety rules for items aimed at children, such as art supplies
• Check whether you need council approval if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your online shop. These are estimates, and stock is seasonal, so avoid over-ordering outside January and the start of each term.

Check when you need to register for an ABN and for GST, and review Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, returns and clear pricing. Also check product safety rules for children's items such as art supplies, and council rules if you store stock at home.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on your range, local school connections and the time of year. These are revenue estimates, not profit, and sales are very seasonal, peaking around January and the start of each term.