Online bag and backpack store

Students, commuters, travellers and gift buyers who shop online and want a clear choice in one style or price range.

You buy bags at wholesale and sell at a markup, plus add-ons like luggage tags, packing cubes and travel pouches.

• Choosing products people want
• Basic website and photo skills
• Customer service and handling returns

• Register for GST/HST with the CRA once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules (PST/QST) for where you sell
• Shipping costs across Canada can eat into margins, so check carrier rates before setting prices
• Check import duties and product labelling rules if buying from outside Canada
• Returns and unsold stock tie up cash, so start with a small range

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on the size of your starting range, the website setup you choose and how much stock you hold at home.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your niche, pricing and marketing. Shipping across Canada can eat into margins, so check carrier rates before setting prices.

Check GST/HST registration with the CRA once you pass the small supplier threshold, and provincial sales tax rules (PST/QST) where you sell. If you buy from outside Canada, check import duties and product labelling rules.