Online handmade wood furniture dealer

Households that want solid wood furniture but live far from workshops, and buyers who prefer to browse and order from home.

You keep the margin between the workshop's price and the price you charge, with delivery fees as an add-on. Deposits at order help cover costs.

• Clear product photos and descriptions
• Customer service by email and phone
• Organizing orders and delivery
• Basic website skills

• Sales tax rules for online sales, which differ by state, check with your state tax agency
• Freight damage and delivery problems, so agree who is responsible with the workshop and carrier
• Only promise lead times and wood or finish details the builder has confirmed
• General liability insurance and a clear returns and deposit policy
• Some states have rules for upholstered furniture or bedding, check before selling these

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, photos, insurance and the workshops you partner with. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at about $2,000 to $10,000, depending on orders and pricing.

Sales tax rules for online sales differ by state, so check with your state tax agency. Also check rules for upholstered furniture or bedding, and consider general liability insurance plus a clear returns and deposit policy.

Only promise lead times and wood or finish details the builder has confirmed. Agree with the workshop and carrier who is responsible for freight damage and delivery problems. Plan for at least around 10 hours a week of customer service and order organizing.