Online sunglasses boutique in Canada

Canadian online shoppers looking for a particular style, gifts, or an alternative to big chain stores.

Retail margin on each pair sold online, plus add-ons like cases and cleaning kits, and bundles or seasonal promotions.

• Choosing products that sell
• Basic website, photography and social media
• Order packing and customer service

• Check if you need a home-based business licence from your municipality
• Shipping costs, duties on imports and a clear returns policy
• Collect GST/HST and any provincial sales tax, which can differ by province
• Check Health Canada guidance on UV protection claims, and avoid counterfeit brand stock
• Selling in Quebec may require French-language product pages, so check the rules
• Commercial general liability or product liability insurance

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, how your website is built and what you spend on photography and marketing.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, how GST/HST and provincial sales tax apply in your province, Health Canada guidance on UV protection claims, French-language rules for Quebec, and liability insurance. Avoid counterfeit brand stock.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing and marketing. That is revenue, not profit, so allow for stock, shipping and returns. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.