Online cake decorating supply store

Home bakers, hobbyists, small cottage food bakers and people decorating cakes for parties and holidays.

You buy wholesale and sell at a markup. Bundles such as starter kits and seasonal sets raise the average order size.

• Knowing cake decorating products
• Basic online store setup
• Packing and shipping orders
• Social media and photos

• Sales tax registration with your state, and rules for collecting tax on online sales
• Home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules if you store stock at home
• Food coloring and edible items may have labeling and storage rules, so check with your state
• Shipping costs on heavy or fragile items can eat into profit
• General liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your website setup, how much stock you buy and whether suppliers ship directly. Shipping costs on heavy or fragile items can cut into profit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, traffic and pricing. The idea is estimated at a minimum of about 8 hours a week, so it can begin part-time.

Check sales tax registration with your state and the rules for collecting tax on online sales. If you store stock at home, check home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules. Edible items may have labeling and storage rules, and check liability insurance.