Online home winemaking supply store

Beginners buying a first kit, and keen home winemakers who reorder ingredients and gear through the year.

Markup on products, plus bundles such as starter kits. Repeat orders for yeast, additives and bottling supplies help build steady sales.

• Knowing the basics of home winemaking
• Online store setup and product photos
• Inventory tracking and packing orders
• Friendly, patient customer advice

• Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online orders
• Selling equipment and kits is different from selling alcohol, so never sell finished wine without checking state and federal licensing
• Some states restrict shipping of certain items or have rules about alcohol-related products, check with your state's alcohol control agency
• Heavy glass items like carboys are costly to ship and can break, so check packaging and shipping costs
• Home-based storage may need a home occupation permit and must respect HOA or lease rules

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold at home, your website setup and how much heavy equipment wholesalers ship direct. Packaging and shipping heavy glass can add cost.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing, marketing and how many hobbyists reorder. The estimate assumes roughly 8 or more hours a week.

Check your state's sales tax registration rules and shipping restrictions with your state's alcohol control agency. Selling kits and equipment differs from selling alcohol, so check licensing before selling finished wine. Also check home occupation, HOA or lease rules for storing stock.