Home-Based car alarm trade supplier

Auto electricians, car audio and accessory fitters, mechanics and small garages that fit security units for vehicle owners.

You sell at a trade price above your buy price. Margins improve with repeat orders, bundles of units and fitting kits, and reliable fast dispatch.

• Product knowledge of vehicle security
• Sales and building trade relationships
• Stock and order tracking
• Clear phone and email service

• Check that products meet Australian electrical and radio compliance requirements (such as ACMA rules for remote key fobs) before selling
• Check your council's rules for running a home-based business and storing stock at home
• Public liability and product liability insurance, in case a unit is faulty or badly fitted
• Warranty and return handling under Australian Consumer Law, agree how this works with your supplier
• Cash flow: stock is paid for before you sell it, so start small
• Register for GST once you reach the turnover threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your insurance and any trade website you set up. Stock is paid for before you sell it, so starting small helps cash flow.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many garages and installers you supply and how much stock you hold. The estimate assumes from about 10 hours of work a week.

Check that products meet Australian electrical and radio compliance requirements, such as ACMA rules for remote key fobs. Also check your council's rules on home businesses and storing stock, product liability insurance, and warranty handling under Australian Consumer Law.