Online clinical and student supplies store

Nursing, paramedic, vet and allied health students, small clinics, GP practices, aged care providers and some home carers.

You buy from Australian wholesalers or distributors and sell at a markup. Student starter kits and repeat consumable orders from practices are the steady earners.

• Product knowledge and attention to detail
• Stock and order management
• Online marketing and customer service

• Check TGA rules on selling medical devices, including whether each product is on the ARTG and what claims you can make
• Some products, such as sterile or restricted items, may need extra checks on who you can sell to
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check council rules for storing stock at home
• Register for GST once you reach the threshold, and handle returns and expiry dates carefully

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the range of stock you buy, your website, storage and insurance. These are estimates only, so start with a focused range and cost it carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, how many students and clinics you reach and how often they reorder. This is revenue before stock, shipping and other costs.

Check TGA rules on selling medical devices, including whether each product is on the ARTG and what claims you can make. Some sterile or restricted items may need extra checks on who you sell to. Also check insurance, council rules for home storage and GST.