Online sheepskin and wool wholesaler

Independent gift shops, homewares stores, boutique retailers and small online sellers who want Australian-made or well-sourced products.

You buy at a trade price and sell at a wholesale price with a margin, usually with a minimum order size. Repeat orders from retailers make up most of the income.

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Basic bookkeeping and stock tracking
• Selling to business customers
• Product photography and listings

• Check your ABN and whether you need to register for GST as turnover grows
• Check whether your local council allows storing stock and packing orders at home
• Product claims such as 'Australian made' must be accurate, check the ACCC guidance on country of origin labelling
• Stock needs dry, pest-free storage; wool can attract moths and damp can ruin it
• Check public liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your wholesale website and storage. Stock needs dry, pest-free storage, as wool can attract moths and damp can ruin it.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, supplier prices and how many shops and online retailers you sell to. Stock lost to moths or damp would reduce this.

Check your ABN and whether you need to register for GST as turnover grows. Check whether your council allows storing stock and packing orders at home, and ACCC guidance on country of origin claims like 'Australian made'. Also look at public liability and product liability insurance.