Online braces and mobility aids store

People recovering from injuries, older adults and family members shopping for them, often searching online because they can't easily get to a store.

Retail margin on each order, with extra from bundles (for example a brace plus an ice wrap) and repeat purchases of consumable items.

• Setting up and running an online shop
• Writing clear product guides
• Customer service by email or phone
• Order and returns handling

• Check Health Canada's rules to be sure the devices you sell are licensed, and avoid unproven health claims in your product descriptions
• Returns are common with braces and sizing, so set a clear policy for what can be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
• Check whether you need a home-based business licence and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Product liability and commercial general liability insurance
• Shipping bulky items such as walkers can eat into margins, so test costs before listing
• If you sell in Quebec, check French-language requirements for your website and labelling

Startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your stock, website setup and whether suppliers ship direct. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $1,500 to $8,000, depending on range and traffic. Treat these as estimates.

Check Health Canada's rules to be sure the devices you sell are licensed, and avoid unproven health claims in your product descriptions. If you sell in Quebec, check French-language requirements for your website and labelling.

Returns are common with braces and sizing, so set a clear policy for what can be returned for hygiene and safety reasons. Shipping bulky items such as walkers can eat into margins, so test costs before listing. Check GST/HST registration too.