Online organic and eco goods store

Eco-minded shoppers who want a trusted, curated range delivered to their door, including people with no good organic store nearby.

Retail markup on each order, plus subscription boxes for regular refills and bundles that raise the average order value.

• Choosing products and suppliers
• Setting up an online store
• Packing and shipping
• Social media or email marketing

• Sales tax rules for online sellers differ by state, check where you must collect and remit
• Food sold online may fall under FDA labeling rules and state or county food rules, check what applies to resold packaged goods
• Only use the word 'organic' for products with proper USDA organic certification
• Home business rules, such as a home occupation permit or HOA and lease limits, if you store stock at home
• Product liability insurance, and shipping costs or damaged parcels can eat into margins

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your opening stock, website setup, packaging and storage. You skip a shop lease, but shipping costs and damaged parcels can eat into margins.

Check where you must collect and remit sales tax in each state, and whether FDA labeling and state or county food rules apply to resold packaged goods. Only use 'organic' for USDA-certified products, and check home business, HOA or lease limits.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000 as an estimate, depending on your range and marketing. Plan for about 10 hours a week at minimum. Product liability insurance is worth checking too.