Online sauna heater and accessories shop

Homeowners building or upgrading a garden or indoor sauna, and small sauna builders and installers.

You earn the margin between trade and retail prices on each order. Larger heater orders bring in the most, and accessories add smaller extra sales.

• Understanding how sauna heaters and controls work
• Online selling and basic website skills
• Clear product advice and customer service

• Product liability insurance, as heaters are electrical and heat-related products
• Check UK product safety and electrical marking requirements (such as UKCA or CE) with your suppliers
• Consumer rights rules for distance selling, including returns, which you should check carefully
• Heavy or bulky deliveries can be costly and damaged in transit, so check courier terms
• Customers may need a qualified electrician to install heaters, so be careful about the installation advice you give

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on whether you dropship or hold stock. Monthly revenue is estimated at around £500 to £5,000, depending on products, traffic and pricing.

Check product liability insurance, UK product safety and electrical marking requirements such as UKCA or CE with your suppliers, and consumer rights rules for distance selling, including returns. Customers may need a qualified electrician, so be careful about installation advice.

Useful skills are understanding how sauna heaters and controls work, online selling with basic website skills, and clear product advice and customer service. The estimate is at least around 8 hours a week.