Online barbecue and grill shop

Households, keen outdoor cooks, campers and people buying gifts for them, mostly in spring and summer.

The mark-up between what you pay suppliers and your selling price, plus extra from accessories and bundles. Some suppliers will send orders directly to customers so you hold less stock.

• Choosing products people want
• Basic website or marketplace selling
• Packing and handling bulky items
• Customer service

• Distance selling rules, including customers' right to cancel and return, are worth checking on GOV.UK
• Charcoal and firelighters have storage and delivery restrictions, so check with your couriers and insurer
• Gas cylinders have strict rules for storage, sale and transport, so check what you are allowed to stock and how
• Bulky items are costly to ship and return, so work out delivery costs before setting prices
• Sales are seasonal and weather-dependent, so plan your cash flow for the quieter months
• Check product safety and labelling requirements with Trading Standards

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £6,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website or marketplace set-up and where you store items. These are estimates, so work out delivery costs before setting prices.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on your product range, niche and the season. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week, and cash flow for quieter months.

Check distance selling rules, including customers' right to cancel and return, on GOV.UK. Also check restrictions on storing, selling and delivering gas cylinders, charcoal and firelighters, and product safety and labelling requirements with Trading Standards.