Should I open a separate bank account for my reselling business?
Yes — a dedicated account separates personal and business finances, simplifies accounting, and looks more professional if you issue invoices. Most Australian banks offer free business transaction accounts. Online banks like Up or Suncorp have zero-fee business accounts with good apps. Keeping funds separate makes calculating your income and expenses at tax time significantly easier and reduces the risk of accidental personal use of business funds.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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