Local bed and mattress showroom

Local households, renters and first-home buyers, families buying for kids' rooms, and people replacing a worn mattress.

You buy from suppliers or local manufacturers and sell at a markup. Extra income comes from delivery fees, old bed removal, pillows, protectors and bedding.

• Friendly, no-pressure selling
• Knowing mattress types and comfort levels
• Managing stock and suppliers
• Basic bookkeeping

• Lease commitments and bond: get advice before signing a commercial lease
• Australian Consumer Law: check your obligations on refunds, repairs and consumer guarantees
• Product safety standards for items such as bunk beds and cots: check what applies to what you sell
• Public liability and stock/theft insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire (check your state scheme)
• Large items are costly to store and deliver, and damaged freight can eat into margins
• Register for GST once you reach the threshold, and check your state's rules on lay-by

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $120,000, based on estimates, depending on your lease and bond, shop size, location and how much stock you hold. Get advice before signing a commercial lease.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on location, stock range and how many customers you attract. Large items are costly to store and deliver, and damaged freight can eat into margins.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, repairs and consumer guarantees, and product safety standards for items such as bunk beds and cots. Also check insurance, GST registration once you reach the threshold, and your state's rules on lay-by.