Online wicker and woven homewares store

Households, gift shoppers, renters styling their homes and small interior stylists.

You buy at wholesale and sell at retail, keeping the margin after shipping, platform fees and returns. Bundles and gift sets can lift the average order.

• Product photography and listing writing
• Basic online shop setup
• Packing and managing stock
• Customer service

• You need an ABN, and check when you must register for GST as your turnover grows
• Natural fibre products imported from overseas may be subject to biosecurity rules, so check with the Department of Agriculture before importing directly
• Check Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and product descriptions
• Bulky items like furniture can be costly to ship, so work out postage before pricing
• Check your council's rules if you store stock at home or run the business from there

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your online shop setup, photography and packing supplies. These are estimates, so plan your first order carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, how many orders you ship and how well you market the store. The estimate starts from about 8 hours a week.

Check that you have an ABN and when you must register for GST. If importing natural fibre products directly, check biosecurity rules with the Department of Agriculture. Also check Australian Consumer Law on refunds, postage costs for bulky items, and council rules for home storage.