Online jewellery tools and supplies shop

Hobby jewellery makers, craft sellers, students in jewellery courses and small independent studios.

Margin on each item sold, plus higher-value starter kits and bundles. Repeat orders for consumables like saw blades, polishing compounds and abrasives help steady the income.

• Knowing jewellery-making tools and what each is for
• Online selling and basic product photography
• Organised stock and order handling
• Helpful customer service

• Check when you must register for GST/HST and how PST or QST applies in your province
• Check import duties, taxes and shipping costs if you buy from overseas suppliers
• Some items, such as torch fuel, gas canisters and chemicals like pickle, may have shipping restrictions, so check carrier rules
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence if you store stock at home
• Commercial general liability or product liability insurance is worth checking, as tools can cause injury
• Tying up money in stock that does not sell, so start small

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000 (CAD), depending on whether you dropship or hold a small stock of fast-selling items. Starting small helps avoid money tied up in stock that does not sell.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, how many customers you reach and how well your stock sells.

Check when you must register for GST/HST and how PST or QST applies in your province. Also check import duties and shipping costs for overseas suppliers, carrier restrictions on items like torch fuel, gas canisters and pickle, and product liability insurance.