Online wedding accessories and supplies shop

Engaged couples, bridal party members and family helping to plan weddings.

You earn the margin between the wholesale price and your retail price, plus postage charged to the customer. Bundles such as bridal party gift sets can lift the average order.

• Online selling and basic product photography
• Sourcing reliable suppliers
• Friendly, patient customer service

• Get an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST as your turnover grows
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, faulty goods and accurate product descriptions, so check the rules
• Public liability and product insurance are worth checking, especially for items you make or modify yourself
• Wedding dates are fixed, so late deliveries are a serious problem. Be clear about lead times
• Check import duty and GST rules if you buy stock from overseas suppliers

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your website, how much stock you buy and whether you use wholesale or drop-shipping suppliers. You don't need premises, which may keep costs lower.

Get an ABN and check when to register for GST as turnover grows. Check Australian Consumer Law on refunds, faulty goods and accurate descriptions, insurance for items you make or modify, and import duty and GST on overseas stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range, marketing and supplier reliability. You can start part-time at around 8 hours a week. Wedding dates are fixed, so be clear about lead times.