Online baking supply shop

Home bakers, hobbyists, cake and cookie makers, and small home-based food sellers.

You buy wholesale or in bulk and sell at a markup, per item or in kits. Bundles and subscription boxes can raise the average order value.

• Baking knowledge to choose the right products
• Online selling and basic photography
• Inventory tracking and packing orders

• Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online sales
• Food products may fall under state or local food handling rules, especially if you repackage ingredients, so check with your state agriculture or health department
• Label requirements apply if you repackage or sell in smaller quantities
• Shipping costs for heavy items like flour and sugar can eat margins
• Product liability insurance and a home occupation permit may be needed; check HOA or lease rules for storing stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your stock, website and storage. These are estimates, and shipping heavy items like flour and sugar can eat into margins.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your niche, product range and how many orders you ship. These are estimates, and an estimated minimum of around 10 hours a week is the starting point.

Check your state's sales tax registration rules for online sales, and state or local food handling rules if you repackage ingredients, including label requirements. Also consider product liability insurance and check any home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules for storing stock.