Aluminium frames trade reseller

Small glaziers, builders and renovators who want one reliable local contact instead of dealing with several manufacturers.

You add a margin to the supplier's price on each order. Earnings depend on how many regular trade customers you build up, and margins are usually thinner than for a manufacturer.

• Sales and relationship building
• Reading quotes and plans
• Organising orders and deliveries
• Negotiating with suppliers

• Check which Australian Standards and energy ratings apply and that your supplier can certify the frames
• You carry the risk if frames arrive late, wrong or damaged, so agree returns and warranty terms in writing
• Check council rules for running a business from home, especially if you store stock
• Public and product liability insurance
• Suppliers or customers may be able to deal directly, so build value through service and reliability

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your setup. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your trade customers and the size of their orders.

Check which Australian Standards and energy ratings apply and that your supplier can certify the frames. Also check council rules for running a business from home, especially if you store stock, and arrange public and product liability insurance.

You carry the risk if frames arrive late, wrong or damaged, so agree returns and warranty terms in writing. Suppliers or customers may be able to deal directly, so build value through service and reliability.