Refurbished bakery equipment unit

New bakeries and food makers on a tight budget, market stallholders, cafes adding baking, and community kitchens.

The margin between buying price and sale price, plus monthly lease or rental payments, and fees for delivery and servicing.

• Judging the condition and value of used equipment
• Basic mechanical know-how, or access to a trusted technician
• Sales and customer service

• Used gas and electrical equipment may need testing, tagging or certification by a licensed person, so check your state's rules
• Australian Consumer Law guarantees can still apply to second-hand goods, so be clear on what you promise
• Check that equipment is not stolen or under finance before you buy
• Public liability, product liability and stock insurance
• Heavy lifting and storage, so plan for safe handling
• Check council zoning for the unit and any workers compensation duties if you hire

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your unit, stock and tools. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on how much equipment you sell or lease.

Check whether used gas and electrical equipment needs testing, tagging or certification by a licensed person under your state's rules. Also check Australian Consumer Law guarantees on second-hand goods, that equipment is not stolen or under finance, council zoning and insurance.

Useful skills include judging the condition and value of used equipment, basic mechanical know-how or a trusted technician, and sales. Estimates suggest at least around 30 hours a week. Plan for heavy lifting and storage with safe handling.