Online lingerie wholesale catalog business

Small boutiques, online sellers and pop-up retailers who want a curated range from one source instead of dealing with many suppliers.

You mark up supplier prices to a wholesale price for retailers, with order minimums. You keep the margin on each order and can add small fees for custom packing or labeling.

• Online selling to businesses
• Supplier communication
• Basic website and photo handling
• Organized order tracking

• Check your state's sales tax and resale certificate rules, including for out-of-state buyers
• Check federal textile labeling and care-label rules (FTC) that apply to what you sell
• You depend on suppliers for stock and delivery, so a slow supplier damages your reputation
• Make sure suppliers are legitimate and branded goods are authentic
• Clear return and final-sale policies matter, as intimate apparel often cannot be resold
• Check payment processor rules for your product type and how you handle business buyers' payment terms

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your website, sample stock and how much inventory you hold. These are estimates only. Many owners keep stock low by having suppliers ship orders directly to buyers.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your buyers, product range and order sizes. This is an estimate, not a guarantee, and revenue is not profit. Plan for at least about 10 hours a week.

Check your state's sales tax and resale certificate rules, including for out-of-state buyers. Also check federal textile and care-label rules from the FTC, plus payment processor rules for your product type and business payment terms.