Online Australian foods and gifts shop

Australians living in the UK, their friends and family, and shoppers looking for a taste of Australia or a gift.

You buy from wholesalers or importers and sell at a mark-up, plus gift boxes and bundles. Postage charges or free-delivery thresholds help cover shipping costs.

• Sourcing and ordering stock
• Online selling and social media
• Packing and organising orders

• Food business registration with your local council, usually needed before you handle and sell food, so check early
• Food labelling rules, allergen information and best-before dates on imported items, check what you must show
• Whether you can store stock at home, check your lease or mortgage terms
• Importing goods yourself brings customs and food safety rules, so buying from a UK wholesaler is simpler at first
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and checking your cover with an insurer

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on your website, opening stock and packaging. These are estimates. Buying from a UK wholesaler is simpler at first than importing goods yourself.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £3,500, depending on your range, marketing and how many orders you ship. Starting with a small amount of stock can help you reorder what sells.

Check food business registration with your local council early, plus labelling, allergen and best-before rules for imported items. Also check lease or mortgage terms for storing stock at home, customs and food safety rules if importing, and insurance.