Home-Based niche luggage wholesaler

Gift shops, travel boutiques, small online stores, uniform and promo companies, and Amazon or Etsy sellers who need stock.

You buy at a wholesale price and sell at a higher bulk price, usually with minimum order sizes. Profit comes from the margin on each case or set, plus repeat orders from regular buyers.

• Selling and negotiating with buyers
• Organizing inventory and orders
• Spotting products shops will want
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check your state's rules on a seller's permit or resale certificate and sales tax collection
• Check HOA, lease or zoning rules before storing inventory at home
• Avoid counterfeit or unlicensed branded goods, and ask suppliers for proof of authenticity
• Cash can get tied up in unsold stock, so start with small orders
• Check general liability and product liability insurance options

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy and whether you drop-ship. Cash can get tied up in unsold stock, so starting with small orders is a sensible way to limit risk.

Check your state's rules on a seller's permit or resale certificate and sales tax collection. Also check HOA, lease or zoning rules before storing inventory at home, and look at general liability and product liability insurance options.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your niche, how many buyers you win and how much stock you carry. Plan on roughly 12 hours a week at minimum for sourcing, selling and handling orders.