Online east asian herbs and teas store

UK customers who can't find these products locally, including people living outside big cities.

You sell at a mark-up on wholesale prices, plus bundles, subscriptions and gift sets. Postage is charged or built into the price.

• Setting up a simple online shop
• Product descriptions and photos
• Packing, posting and customer emails

• Herbal products sold with medicinal claims may need MHRA registration or a licence, so check each product, especially if you ship to other countries
• Some herbs are restricted or banned in the UK, so buy only from reputable suppliers and ask for documentation
• Never suggest a product treats or cures a condition, including in product pages and social posts
• Selling food-type products from home usually means registering with your local council, and check your landlord or mortgage terms
• Distance selling rules cover refunds and information for customers, so check them before launch
• Public liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on your website set-up, the stock you buy and your packing supplies. These are estimates, so cost your first order of stock and any storage before launching.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on your product range, prices, marketing and the hours you put in. The estimate starts from about 8 hours a week, so treat it as a rough guide.

Herbal products sold with medicinal claims may need MHRA registration or a licence, so check each product. Also check restricted herbs, never claim a product treats or cures a condition, check distance selling rules, and council registration for food-type products.