Online phone accessory store

Online shoppers across Canada looking for a specific case, a charger or a gift, often for newer phone models.

Retail margin on each order, plus add-ons like bundles and multi-packs. Choosing a niche helps you stand out from big marketplaces.

• Setting up an online shop
• Product photos and descriptions
• Social media or online ads
• Packing and order handling

• Phone models change often, so unsold stock can become outdated quickly
• Shipping costs across Canada's distances, and customs and duties if you import from abroad
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Collect and remit GST/HST or provincial sales tax as required, including on sales to other provinces
• Buy only from reputable suppliers, as counterfeit branded goods can lead to legal problems
• Product liability and business insurance for electrical items like chargers and power banks

Estimates are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your opening stock, website setup and any initial advertising. Choosing a focused range keeps stock spending lower.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $5,000, depending on your products, marketing and how many orders you handle. Phone models change often, so unsold stock can become outdated quickly.

Check GST/HST or provincial sales tax, including on sales to other provinces, and shipping costs, customs and duties if you import. Also check any home-based business licence, product liability insurance for electrical items, and buy only from reputable suppliers to avoid counterfeits.