Online tatami and japanese flooring shop

Homeowners, interior designers, martial arts and yoga studios, and people building Japanese-style rooms or tea spaces.

You sell at a mark-up on the supplier price. Custom sizes, edging and fitting guides can carry higher margins than standard mats.

• Online selling and product photography
• Clear customer advice on sizes and fit
• Managing suppliers and stock

• Import duty, VAT on imports and customs paperwork, check with HMRC or a freight agent
• Natural rush (igusa) products may have plant health or import rules, check with the supplier and the government import guidance
• Distance selling rules on returns, including how they apply to made-to-measure items
• Bulky items are costly to ship and return, so price delivery carefully
• Check suitability for underfloor heating and damp rooms, and be honest about it in your descriptions

Estimates suggest typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on the range, how much stock you hold and whether you offer made-to-measure sizes. Bulky items are costly to ship, so price delivery carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £600 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many projects you attract. Estimates suggest at least about 10 hours a week of work.

Check import duty, VAT on imports and customs paperwork with HMRC or a freight agent. Natural rush products may have plant health or import rules, and distance selling rules on returns may apply differently to made-to-measure items.