Appliance parts trade counter and delivery

Appliance repairers and handy tradies, landlords and property managers, and walk-in households.

Mark-up on parts sold over the counter, trade accounts with regular repairers and delivery fees for urgent orders.

• Knowledge of appliance parts and brands
• Stock control and ordering
• Building relationships with trade customers
• Basic bookkeeping

• Stock is a big upfront cost and slow-moving parts tie up cash
• Check lease terms and council zoning or approvals for your premises
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus stock cover
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, check your state scheme
• Trade customers may expect payment terms, so check how you will manage credit risk

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your unit, fit-out and how much stock you hold. Stock is a big upfront cost, and slow-moving parts can tie up cash.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many local repairers you supply and how much you sell to walk-in households. Plan for at least around 35 hours a week.

Check your lease terms and council zoning or approvals for the premises. Check public liability, product liability and stock insurance, and workers compensation once you hire. Trade customers may expect payment terms, so plan how you will manage credit risk.