Online candle wax and supplies shop

Hobby candle makers, small candle brands, craft sellers and people running workshops or parties.

You buy wax in bulk and sell it in smaller bags at a margin. Starter kits and bundles raise the average order.

• Basic knowledge of candle wax types
• Order packing and shipping
• Simple online shop setup
• Customer service by email

• Wax is heavy, so check shipping costs across Canada before setting prices
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Check GST/HST registration rules once your sales pass the small supplier threshold
• Product liability insurance, since customers will use your wax to make products
• Check bilingual labelling rules if you sell in Quebec

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your starting stock, shop setup and packaging. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range and order volume.

Check shipping costs across Canada before setting prices, since wax is heavy. Also check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, GST/HST registration once sales pass the small supplier threshold, product liability insurance, and bilingual labelling rules in Quebec.

You'll want basic knowledge of candle wax types, order packing and shipping skills, a simple online shop setup, and good email customer service. Estimates suggest at least about 8 hours a week to run the business.