Online rice cracker and snack shop

Snack fans, people missing foods from home, gift buyers, and customers who live far from an Asian grocery store.

You mark up wholesale prices on each pack. Extra income comes from multi-pack bundles, gift boxes and monthly subscription boxes.

• Finding good wholesale suppliers
• Basic online store setup and photos
• Careful packing and order tracking
• Customer service

• Registration requirements vary by state and county: a business license, seller's permit or food permit may be needed before you trade, so check with your state agencies and local authority before you stock up
• Some states restrict or do not allow storing and selling food from a home address, even for sealed packaged products, so confirm this before buying stock
• Imported snacks must have English labels showing ingredients and allergens; check FDA labeling rules and avoid selling products with missing or unclear labels
• Allergens such as wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and sesame are common in these snacks, so list them clearly
• Best-before dates, crushed packs in transit, and slow-selling stock tying up your cash
• Consider general liability or product liability insurance, and check sales tax rules for online sales into other states

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your first stock order, website setup, packaging and any storage space. This is an estimate, and slow-selling stock can tie up your cash.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, marketing and order volume. This is an estimate, and add-ons like gift sets or snack boxes may help lift sales.

Check your state and county requirements for a business license, seller's permit or food permit, and whether home food storage is allowed. Check FDA labeling and allergen rules for imported snacks, product liability insurance, and sales tax on out-of-state sales.