Online irish goods shop

Irish people living in the UK, their families and friends, plus gift buyers around St Patrick's Day, Christmas and other occasions.

You buy at wholesale and sell at retail price. Extra income comes from gift bundles, hampers and delivery charges.

• Choosing products people want
• Basic online shop setup
• Packing and posting orders
• Social media and customer service

• Food businesses usually need to register with their local council, so check before selling food, even from home
• Food labelling, allergen and shelf life rules, check what applies to products you resell
• Irish-made products may have different customs, import and VAT rules, check the current position for goods coming from Ireland
• Check trade mark and licensing rules before selling items with logos, sports team badges or branded designs
• Postage costs and breakages can eat into margins, so work out delivery pricing early

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how much stock you buy upfront. You can start with small amounts or have suppliers send items directly. Work out postage pricing early.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £3,000, depending on your products, marketing and seasonal peaks. Postage costs and breakages can eat into margins, so price delivery carefully.

Food businesses usually need to register with their local council, so check before selling food, even from home. Also check labelling, allergen and shelf life rules, current customs, import and VAT rules, and trade mark rules for branded items.