Online jewellery tools and equipment shop

Hobby jewellery makers, small studio jewellers, students and people running jewellery classes.

You buy from wholesalers and sell at a margin, with extra income from starter kits and bundles. Delivery charges can be passed on to the customer.

• Knowing jewellery tools and what they are used for
• Online selling and product listings
• Customer service and packing orders

• Check the rules on selling online to consumers, including returns rights and clear product information
• Electrical items such as polishing motors may have safety marking and product rules, so check with your supplier and Trading Standards
• Cheap imports can squeeze margins, so check your costs before committing to stock
• Consider product liability insurance and check whether your home insurance covers stock
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep an eye on the VAT threshold

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on how much stock you buy and your website or marketplace set-up. These are estimates, so check your costs before committing to stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and marketing. You could start at around 6 hours a week. Cheap imports can squeeze margins, so treat these as estimates.

Check the rules on online sales to consumers, including returns rights and clear product information. Check safety marking for electrical items with your supplier and Trading Standards, and register as a sole trader with HMRC, watching the VAT threshold.