Online glassware and barware store

Households setting up or refreshing their kitchens, gift shoppers, and people buying for weddings, housewarmings and holidays.

You buy at wholesale and sell at retail, keeping the difference. Sets, gift boxes and engraving add-ons can raise the average order.

• Choosing products that sell
• Product photography and listings
• Careful packing and shipping
• Customer service

• Breakage in transit: test packaging and check shipping insurance options
• Sales tax registration and collection rules in your state and the states you ship to
• A resale or seller's permit may be needed to buy wholesale without paying sales tax, so check with your state tax agency
• Home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules if you store stock at home
• General liability and product liability insurance, especially for items sold for food and drink use

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your opening stock, photography, packaging and website setup. Test your packaging early, since breakage in transit can add costs.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules in your state and the states you ship to. A resale or seller's permit may be needed to buy wholesale without paying sales tax, so check with your state tax agency. Also check home occupation, HOA or lease rules.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many orders you ship. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week, and check shipping insurance options in case of breakage.