Online computer accessories store

Home office workers, students, gamers and small businesses buying online.

You buy from wholesalers or distributors and sell at a markup. Bundles such as a keyboard, mouse and wrist rest raise the order value.

• Choosing products people actually search for
• Basic online store setup and photos
• Customer service and handling returns
• Keeping track of stock and costs

• Sales tax registration and collection rules, which vary by state, so check with your state tax agency
• Counterfeit or gray-market goods, so buy only from authorized suppliers
• Chargers and powered items may need safety and FCC compliance, so check before selling them
• Thin margins against large retailers and the cost of returns and shipping
• Home business rules, such as a home occupation permit or HOA or lease limits, if you store stock at home

Estimates suggest startup costs typically run around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your niche, how much stock you buy up front and how you set up your online store or marketplace shop.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your niche, pricing and marketing, from roughly 10 hours a week. Thin margins against large retailers, returns and shipping can reduce what you keep.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules with your state tax agency. Buy only from authorized suppliers to avoid counterfeit or gray-market goods, and check safety and FCC compliance before selling chargers or powered items. Check home occupation, HOA or lease limits too.