Online bead and jewellery supplies shop

Hobbyists, crafters, small jewellery makers and people buying gifts or kits for craft parties.

You buy beads and findings in bulk and sell them in smaller packs at a markup. Kits and curated bundles usually earn more per order than single items.

• Knowing beads and jewellery-making basics
• Product photography and listings
• Stock tracking and packing orders

• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of sales and stock
• Check consumer rules on distance selling, returns and clear product information
• Small beads are a choking hazard, so check labelling and safety rules if you sell kits or items aimed at children
• Check import duty, VAT and delivery times when buying from overseas suppliers
• Check with your landlord or mortgage lender about storing stock at home

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website or marketplace fees, packaging and photography. These are estimates, so start with the product range you can realistically afford.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £2,500, depending on your range, pricing, photos and how much you market. That is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and the shop can be run from around 6 hours a week.

Check you are registered as a sole trader with HMRC and keep sales and stock records. Check consumer rules on distance selling and returns, safety labelling for small beads and kits for children, import duty and VAT on overseas stock, and your landlord or lender's view on home storage.