Online feng shui shop

Home décor buyers, people moving house, wellness fans and gift shoppers who want meaningful items for the home or office.

Profit on the markup between wholesale and retail price, plus higher-value bundles such as room kits and gift sets. Many owners use dropshipping or buy small batches from wholesalers.

• Choosing products that sell
• Basic online store setup
• Writing clear product descriptions
• Social media or email marketing

• Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online sales
• Avoid health or luck guarantees in your marketing, as claims can cause trouble with advertising rules
• Check supplier quality and shipping times, especially for fragile items like glass and crystals
• Check whether your product liability insurance is worth having for items like candles or fountains

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, store setup and supplier orders. Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on your products, marketing and how many customers you reach.

Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online sales. Avoid health or luck guarantees in your marketing because of advertising rules, and check whether product liability insurance is worthwhile for items like candles or fountains.

You need to choose products that sell, set up a basic online store, write clear product descriptions, and use social media or email marketing. Plan on at least around 8 hours a week, as an estimate.