Online cabinet and furniture hardware shop

Homeowners doing kitchen or furniture updates, small furniture makers, upcyclers, handymen and installers who want to reorder easily.

You earn the margin between your wholesale cost and your retail price. Multi-packs, finish matching and bulk discounts for trade buyers raise the order value.

• Online selling and product listings
• Organizing stock and orders
• Customer service and handling returns

• Check with your state about sales tax registration and using a resale certificate when buying stock
• Wrong sizes and finishes cause returns, so list measurements clearly
• If sourcing from overseas, check import duties and shipping costs before setting prices
• Storing stock at home may need a home occupation permit and must respect HOA or lease rules
• Check whether general liability or product liability insurance makes sense for your products

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how much stock you buy, whether suppliers ship directly to customers, and your store setup. Treat this as an estimate and price your own product range before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how well you list and promote items. Wrong sizes and finishes cause returns, so clear measurements in listings matter.

Check with your state about sales tax registration and using a resale certificate when buying stock. If you store stock at home, check for a home occupation permit and HOA or lease rules. Also check import duties if sourcing overseas.