Online Computer Accessories Store

Home users, students, remote workers and small offices who want a good product at a fair price with fast Canadian shipping.

The margin between your buying price and selling price on each item, plus extra from bundles such as a desk set or a home office kit.

• Knowing which accessories are reliable
• Basic website and product listing skills
• Organised stock and order handling
• Friendly customer support

• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST with the Canada Revenue Agency and how provincial sales tax applies in your province
• Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed
• Shipping costs across a large country can eat into margins, so test them before setting prices
• Check return and warranty obligations, and be careful with counterfeit or unbranded electronics from unknown suppliers
• Compare commercial general liability and product liability insurance options

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on whether you dropship through a wholesaler or hold your own stock, and how much you spend on your website and shipping supplies.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing, shipping costs and the time you put in. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for stock, shipping and fees.

Check whether you need to register for GST/HST with the Canada Revenue Agency and how provincial sales tax applies in your province. Also check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed, and compare return, warranty and insurance obligations.