Online tattoo supplies store

Working tattoo artists and studios, apprentices, and hobbyists. Studios tend to reorder regularly.

You buy at wholesale and sell at a markup. Repeat consumables orders, bundles and starter kits bring in steady sales, and you can offer studio account pricing for bulk orders.

• Knowing tattoo products and what artists use
• Online selling and basic website setup
• Stock tracking and order packing
• Customer service

• Check Health Canada rules on tattoo ink ingredients and labelling before you sell or import
• Check whether provincial or local health rules limit who you can sell needles and sterile items to
• Sterile products need careful storage and in-date stock, so keep batch and expiry records
• Importing means customs duties and shipping costs, so check CBSA rules and price them in
• Check with your municipality about home-based business rules if you store stock at home
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, as products are used on skin
• Payment processors and ad platforms may restrict some tattoo products, so check their policies

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stock range, website setup and insurance. These are estimates only, so decide your product range first and price it before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your range, how many studios reorder and your marketing. These are estimates, not guarantees, and results vary with your customer base.

Check Health Canada rules on tattoo ink ingredients and labelling, and whether provincial or local health rules limit who can buy needles and sterile items. Also check CBSA import rules, product liability insurance, batch and expiry records, and payment processor policies.