Niche bike parts and accessories supplier to bike shops

Independent bike shops and small repair workshops that want extra product lines without dealing with many overseas suppliers.

You buy at trade or factory prices and sell to shops at a wholesale price, earning the margin in between. Minimum order values and repeat monthly orders help keep it worthwhile.

• Building relationships with shop owners
• Organised stock and order tracking
• Basic bookkeeping and pricing
• Negotiating with suppliers

• Check whether you need to register for GST and how GST applies to imported goods
• Check import duties, customs requirements and whether any products fall under ACCC mandatory safety standards or bans (for example helmets or lights)
• Lithium batteries and some other items can have special shipping rules, so check with your couriers
• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer covers
• Late-paying customers: decide your payment terms and credit limits before you offer them
• Check if your local council needs to approve stock storage or deliveries at your home

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the range you choose and how much stock you buy. These are estimates, so get supplier quotes and check minimum order sizes before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your range, how many bike shops you supply and your pricing. This is revenue, not profit. Decide your payment terms and credit limits before offering them.

Check GST registration and how GST applies to imported goods, import duties and customs requirements, and whether any products fall under ACCC mandatory safety standards or bans. Also check courier rules for lithium batteries, product liability insurance and council approval for storing stock at home.