Barber supply shopfront

Local barbers and hairdressers, barber school students, salons and men buying quality grooming gear.

Retail margin on products sold in store, plus trade sales to regular barbers. Extras such as blade sharpening or clipper servicing can add income.

• Product knowledge of barber tools
• Retail and customer service
• Buying and managing stock
• Building relationships with local barbers

• Lease terms, rent and fit-out costs, so check them carefully before signing
• Public liability and contents insurance
• Check local council approval for retail use of the premises
• Electrical products must meet Australian safety and compliance rules, so check with your state's fair trading body
• Slow early months while barbers learn you exist, plus price competition from online retailers
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold, and check employment rules and workers compensation if you hire staff

As an estimate, startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your lease, fit-out and opening stock. Check lease terms, rent and fit-out costs carefully before signing anything.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on your location, stock range and how quickly local barbers find you. Early months can be slow, and online retailers compete on price.

Check local council approval for retail use of your premises, and public liability and contents insurance. Also check electrical product safety rules with your state's fair trading body, GST registration at the turnover threshold, and employment rules and workers compensation if you hire.