Online hawaiian goods shop

Hawaii travellers wanting a reminder of their trip, luau and tiki party hosts, ukulele players, and people buying themed gifts.

You buy wholesale or from makers and sell at a markup through your own site or a marketplace. Bundles such as party kits and gift boxes can raise the average order.

• Product sourcing and buying
• Basic website and photo skills
• Customer service and order packing

• Check import duties, taxes and shipping costs if buying from the US or Hawaii (CBSA rules)
• Check Canadian textile labelling rules (including bilingual labels) for clothing you sell
• Check rules for food items like coffee or macadamia nuts with the CFIA before stocking them
• Buy from licensed or authentic sources; avoid copying Native Hawaiian designs or using culturally sacred items carelessly
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules
• Demand is seasonal, with peaks before winter holidays and summer parties, so plan your cash flow

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website setup and shipping supplies. Many sellers start with a small range and add products as sales come in.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $4,000, depending on your range, marketing and season. Demand peaks before winter holidays and summer parties, so plan your cash flow around those times.

Check import duties, taxes and shipping costs under CBSA rules, Canadian textile labelling rules including bilingual labels, and CFIA rules for food items. Also check GST/HST registration, and buy from authentic sources rather than copying Native Hawaiian designs.