Start an online wicker and woven goods shop

Homeowners, renters decorating on a budget, gift shoppers and small interior stylists.

Profit on the markup between your wholesale price and your selling price, plus extra from gift sets and bundles. Shipping costs must be built into your prices.

• Product photography and listings
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Customer service
• Basic online marketing

• Register with your state for a seller's permit and sales tax if required, and check how online sales tax works in your state
• Bulky furniture is costly to ship and easily damaged, so test shipping costs first
• Check supplier reliability and return policies before promising delivery times
• Check whether you need a local business license, especially if you store stock at home (HOA or lease rules)

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on whether you dropship or keep a small stock at home. Test shipping costs first, since bulky furniture is costly to ship and easily damaged.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on your products, suppliers and marketing. These are revenue estimates, not profit, so allow for product and shipping costs. Bulky furniture can be costly to ship, which affects margins.

Check whether your state requires a seller's permit and sales tax registration, and how online sales tax works there. Also check whether you need a local business license, especially if you store stock at home, and any HOA or lease rules.