Online paper bag reseller for shops and cafés

Independent shops, cafes, takeaways, bakeries, market traders and event organisers who need bags but not pallet-sized orders.

You buy in bulk and sell at a markup per pack or per thousand bags. Printed orders add higher margins and repeat business once a customer has approved their design.

• Negotiating with suppliers
• Online selling and customer service
• Organising stock and deliveries

• Check that bags meet food-contact requirements if sold for food, and ask suppliers for documentation
• Printed orders are made to order, so agree proofs and returns terms in writing
• Check consumer and distance selling rules for your terms, and VAT registration once turnover grows
• Storage space and cash tied up in stock; start with a small range
• If importing, check customs, duty and shipping costs before pricing

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how much stock you buy, whether you add printed ranges and your storage needs. These are estimates, so start with a small range.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on your range, pack sizes and how many business customers you win. These are estimates, and cash tied up in stock can affect what you have available.

Check that bags meet food-contact requirements if sold for food, and ask suppliers for documentation. Agree proofs and returns terms in writing for printed orders, and check consumer and distance selling rules, VAT registration as turnover grows, and customs and duty if importing.