Online dinnerware and tableware store

Households setting up or refreshing a kitchen, couples building a registry, gift buyers and small cafes or caterers ordering in modest quantities.

You earn the difference between wholesale and retail price on each item, plus higher order values from sets, bundles and gift packaging.

• Choosing products with a good eye for design
• Product photography and writing listings
• Packing fragile items and managing orders

• Breakage in transit: use sturdy packaging and check shipping insurance options
• Sales tax registration and collection rules in your state; check with your state's tax agency
• Check FDA guidance on lead and cadmium in ceramic dinnerware and any state labeling rules such as California's Prop 65
• Holding inventory ties up cash, so start with a small range
• General liability and product liability insurance are worth checking

Estimated startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how much inventory you hold, your website and packaging. Holding stock ties up cash, so starting with a small range is worth considering.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many orders you ship. Breakage in transit can eat into results, so check packaging and shipping insurance options.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules with your state's tax agency. Also check FDA guidance on lead and cadmium in ceramic dinnerware, state labeling rules such as California's Prop 65, and general and product liability insurance.