Online vitamin and supplement store

Online shoppers looking for a particular type of product, such as vegan, sports nutrition, prenatal or senior supplements.

Retail sales margin over wholesale cost, plus subscriptions for repeat orders and bundles.

• Online marketing and writing product pages
• Inventory and order management
• Customer service by email or chat

• FDA and FTC rules on labeling and health claims, including in your ads, reviews and social posts
• Marketplaces like Amazon may require approval or documents for supplement sales, so check their current rules
• Storing stock at home may need a home occupation permit and must respect HOA or lease rules
• Product liability and general liability insurance, and proper storage so products don't expire or degrade
• Sales tax rules for selling to other states, so check what applies to you

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, initial stock and whether you use a fulfillment partner. Treat this as an estimate and plan for insurance and proper storage so products don't expire.

Check FDA and FTC rules on labeling and health claims, including in ads, reviews and social posts. Also check marketplace approval rules such as Amazon's, home occupation, HOA or lease rules for home storage, and sales tax for other states.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your niche, marketing and product range. This is revenue rather than profit. You can start with about 10 hours a week, so it can begin part-time.