Online fashion jewellery store

Shoppers looking for affordable accessories, gift buyers and people who follow trends and like to change their look often.

You buy pieces wholesale and sell them at a markup. Extra income can come from gift sets, bundles and holiday promotions.

• Choosing products with a good eye for style
• Basic photography and social media
• Order handling and customer service

• Check with your municipality whether you need a home-based business licence
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules
• Look for nickel and lead content rules for jewellery sold in Canada, and ask suppliers for safety information
• Shipping costs, returns and stock that does not sell
• Avoid copying other designers' work, as this can raise intellectual property problems

Estimated startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much stock and website setup you need. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $300 to $3,000, depending on your products, marketing and sales.

Check with your municipality about a home-based business licence, and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, plus provincial sales tax rules. Also look at nickel and lead content rules for jewellery, and avoid copying other designers' work.

Helpful skills include choosing products with a good eye for style, basic photography and social media, and order handling with customer service. Estimates suggest at least about 6 hours a week, plus time for shipping and returns.