Online massage supplies shop

Self-employed massage therapists, spas and salons, students on therapy courses, and private customers buying for home use.

You buy at trade prices and sell at a mark-up. Repeat orders for oils, couch roll and consumables bring steady income, while tables bring larger one-off sales.

• Knowing massage products and what therapists need
• Basic website and online shop skills
• Customer service and stock control

• Massage oils and lotions may count as cosmetic products, so check the UK rules on labelling and safety with Trading Standards before selling your own-brand items
• Distance selling rules give customers cancellation and returns rights, so check what applies
• Heavy items like tables cost a lot to ship and return, so check courier rates and damage risks
• Check stock insurance and where you will store stock, especially if you work from home

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website and whether some items are sent direct from suppliers. Check stock insurance and storage too.

Things to check include UK labelling and safety rules for massage oils and lotions that may count as cosmetic products, with Trading Standards, plus distance selling rules on cancellation and returns. Also check courier rates for heavy items and stock insurance.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on your range, prices and how many therapists and home users you reach. Shipping and returns on heavy items can affect what you keep.