Online beachwear and swimwear store

Online shoppers across Canada buying for summer holidays, pool and cottage use, or winter getaways.

Retail margin on each order, either from stock you hold or from a supplier who ships for you. Higher order values come from bundles such as swimsuit plus cover-up.

• Product photography and listings
• Online marketing and social media
• Customer service and handling returns
• Stock and supplier management

• High return rates are common for clothing, so set a clear returns policy and price it in
• Shipping costs across Canada can be high, and cross-border orders add duties
• Register for GST/HST or provincial sales tax once required, check thresholds with the CRA
• Product labelling rules for textiles sold in Canada, including bilingual labelling, check the federal rules
• Drop-shipping suppliers can have long delivery times, which may hurt reviews
• Business insurance, including product liability, is worth checking

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your stock, website and supplier arrangements. Drop-shipping suppliers can have long delivery times, which may hurt reviews, so check them first.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range, marketing and returns. High return rates are common for clothing, and shipping across Canada can be high, so price both in.

Check the federal product labelling rules for textiles, including bilingual labelling, and GST/HST or provincial sales tax thresholds with the CRA. Also check duties on cross-border orders and business insurance, including product liability.