Online phone accessories shop

Phone owners looking for a replacement charger, a new case or a screen protector, usually after searching online.

You buy from wholesalers or suppliers and sell at a higher price. The difference is your margin, after postage, platform fees and returns.

• Finding reliable suppliers
• Basic product photos and listings
• Customer service and handling returns

• Electrical products such as chargers and cables must meet UK safety rules and carry the right markings, so check with your supplier and Trading Standards
• Fake or copied branded goods are illegal to sell, so avoid dodgy sellers and check where items come from
• Distance selling rules give customers the right to cancel and return, so check what you must offer
• Check whether you need to register for VAT as sales grow, and whether you need product liability cover
• Marketplace fees and returns can eat into thin margins

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how much stock you buy, whether you build your own website or use marketplaces, and your product photos. These are estimates, so plan your own budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many customers find you. This is an estimate, and marketplace fees and returns can eat into thin margins.

Check that chargers and cables meet UK safety rules and carry the right markings, and speak to your supplier and Trading Standards. Avoid counterfeit branded goods, check distance selling and returns rules, and check VAT registration and product liability cover.