Home-Based bakery equipment dealer

Independent bakeries, cafes that bake in-house, caterers, home bakers moving into commercial premises, and small food makers.

A margin on each sale or a commission from the supplier, plus referral fees on finance or lease deals. Sales are fewer but larger, so income can be uneven.

• Understanding how bakeries work and what equipment they need
• Quoting and negotiating with suppliers
• Building trust with business owners

• Australian Consumer Law guarantees and who handles warranty claims, so get this in writing from suppliers
• Gas and electrical equipment must meet Australian standards, so check approvals before you sell imports
• Check with ASIC whether arranging finance or leases needs any licence or authorisation
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check council rules if you run the business from home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your setup. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many sales you close. Suppliers ship straight to customers, so you hold no stock.

Check Australian Consumer Law guarantees and who handles warranty claims, and get this in writing from suppliers. Also check that gas and electrical equipment meets Australian standards, whether arranging finance or leases needs ASIC authorisation, insurance and council rules for home businesses.

Useful skills include understanding how bakeries work and what equipment they need, quoting and negotiating with suppliers, and building trust with business owners. Estimates suggest at least around 10 hours a week to get started.