Online daily living aids store

Disabled people, older adults, family caregivers and sometimes small care homes or adult day programs ordering supplies.

You earn the margin between your wholesale price and your retail price on each order. Bundles, such as a bathroom safety set, raise the average order size.

• Patient, clear communication
• Basic online store setup
• Organizing orders and stock
• Willingness to learn product details

• Check whether your state requires any license or registration to sell medical or home medical equipment, even for cash-pay sales
• Avoid health claims about products; stick to the manufacturer's descriptions
• Check Medicare or insurance billing rules before offering to bill anyone, since that has separate requirements
• General liability and product liability insurance
• Returns, damaged shipments and supplier reliability

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you buy, whether suppliers ship for you, and how you build your store. These are estimates, and your own costs will vary with your niche and setup.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your niche, product range and how many customers you reach. These are estimates, and revenue is before product, shipping and other business costs.

Check whether your state requires any license or registration to sell medical or home medical equipment, even for cash-pay sales. Also check Medicare or insurance billing rules before billing anyone, and stick to manufacturers' descriptions rather than making health claims.