Online store fixtures reseller

New and existing small shops, boutiques, cafes, pop-up sellers and market vendors that need to equip or refresh a space.

You keep the margin between wholesale and retail price, plus extra for bundles, delivery and help choosing a layout.

• Online selling and basic website setup
• Comparing suppliers and prices
• Clear customer communication

• Sales tax registration with your state and how it applies to online orders, check with your state's tax agency
• Shipping costs and damage on bulky items, agree who handles returns with each supplier
• General liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer requires
• Thin margins if you compete only on price

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your website setup and how much you spend on marketing and samples. Many orders ship direct from suppliers, so you may hold little or no stock.

Check sales tax registration with your state and how it applies to online orders, using your state's tax agency. Also check what general liability and product liability insurance your insurer requires for this kind of business.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your catalog and customers. Margins can be thin if you compete only on price, and bulky items bring shipping, damage and returns to plan for.