Online specialty rice seller

Home cooks, food enthusiasts and people who cannot find specific varieties in their local stores.

Price per pack or per sack, plus subscription or bundle options. Shipping is usually charged to the customer or built into the price.

• Product knowledge and storytelling
• Basic website and photo skills
• Packing and order organization

• Many states have limits on repackaging food at home; check with your state agriculture or health department whether you need a licensed facility
• Cottage food laws often do not cover repackaged commercial products, so verify before you start
• Food labeling requirements, including allergens and ingredient or origin details
• General liability and product liability insurance
• Shipping weight: rice is heavy, so check costs before setting prices
• Sales tax collection rules for online sales

Estimates typically run around $2,000 to $10,000 to start, depending on how much stock you buy, how you set up your website, and the packing supplies and storage space you need.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on your range, your marketing and your order volume. Rice is heavy, so check shipping costs before setting prices. The estimates assume at least about 10 hours a week.

Check with your state agriculture or health department about limits on repackaging food at home, since cottage food laws often do not cover repackaged commercial products. Also check food labeling, allergens, insurance and sales tax rules for online sales.