Online paper bag reseller for small businesses

Boutiques, bakeries, cafes, takeout restaurants, farmers market vendors and event organizers who buy too little to deal with a factory directly.

You buy at wholesale prices and sell by the case or custom run at a markup. Printed orders usually bring a higher margin than plain stock.

• Sales and quoting
• Organizing orders and suppliers
• Clear communication with customers

• Check your state's rules on sales tax and resale certificates before buying stock for resale
• If bags will hold food, ask suppliers for food-contact documentation
• Check whether your city or state has bag rules or fees that affect what customers can use
• Printed orders are hard to return, so get written artwork approval and check you have permission to use customers' logos
• Check with your city or county about home business licenses, and HOA or lease rules if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website or listings, and samples. Having suppliers ship directly can keep your upfront spending lower.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many business customers you win, order sizes and whether you offer custom printing. It can start at around 8 hours a week.

Check your state's sales tax and resale certificate rules before buying stock. Ask suppliers for food-contact documentation if bags hold food, check local bag rules or fees, get written artwork approval, and check home business license and HOA or lease rules.