Online tack store

Riders and horse owners, especially in regional areas with no local tack shop.

Margin on each product sold. Many owners start with dropshipping or small stock runs, then hold stock of best sellers as sales grow.

• Horse and product knowledge
• Basic website and social media skills
• Packing, posting and customer service

• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds, returns and product claims, so check your obligations
• Shipping costs on bulky items like rugs can eat into profit, so work out postage before pricing
• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies
• Check any home-based business rules with your local council if you store stock at home
• Product liability insurance may be worth asking about if you sell safety gear like helmets, so check standards and supplier warranties

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,500 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your website. Work out postage costs on bulky items before you set prices.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $6,000, depending on your niche, range and how well you reach riders. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, returns and product claims. Check ABN and GST registration, and any home-based business rules with your council if you store stock at home. Ask about product liability insurance if you sell safety gear like helmets.