Feng shui and wellness gift shop

Local home and wellness shoppers, gift buyers, new homeowners and people attending workshops.

Retail margin on products, plus ticket sales from workshops and extra income from gift sets and seasonal promotions.

• Retail sales and stock control
• Basic knowledge of feng shui ideas and symbols
• Merchandising and customer service

• Commercial leases often run for several years, so read terms carefully and get advice before signing
• Check your municipality's business licence, zoning and signage rules, and fire safety rules if you sell candles or incense
• Commercial general liability and contents insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
• Sales can be seasonal, with peaks around holidays and the new year and quieter winter periods in some areas
• Keep cash flow tight in the first months while stock and rent costs come before sales

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the premises, lease terms and how much stock you buy. Keep cash flow tight early on, as stock and rent costs come before sales.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on location, product range and season. Sales can peak around holidays and the new year, with quieter winter periods in some areas.

Check your municipality's business licence, zoning and signage rules, plus fire safety rules if you sell candles or incense. Also read lease terms carefully, and check commercial general liability, contents insurance and WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire.