Online wallpaper store with samples

Homeowners and renters doing feature walls, plus small decorators and painters who want an easy online supplier.

Margin on each roll or order, plus add-on sales of paste, tools and sample packs. Some shops also offer trade pricing for repeat decorators.

• Eye for colour and design
• Basic website and photo skills
• Clear customer service by email or chat

• Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, faulty goods and accurate product descriptions, check with the ACCC
• Batch and colour differences between rolls, make this clear and sell enough rolls per order
• Register an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Returns and breakages on made-to-order or custom murals, set a clear policy
• Public liability and product insurance, check what your insurer needs for retail

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, opening stock and samples. These are estimates, so check supplier pricing and minimum orders before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, how well customers find your store and how many samples turn into orders. The estimates start from about 10 hours a week.

Check Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, faulty goods and accurate descriptions with the ACCC, and register an ABN and check when GST registration is needed. Also set a clear returns policy for custom murals, explain batch differences between rolls, and check insurance.