Uniform and workwear supplier for local businesses
Source branded polos, hi-vis and uniforms for cafes, trades and clubs without holding a shop or much stock.
- A$500-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You supply staff uniforms and workwear (polos, hoodies, aprons, hi-vis, school and club wear) to local organisations. Orders are sourced from wholesale suppliers and decorators, often with logo embroidery or printing arranged by you.
Your first three steps
- Request catalogues and trade accounts from a few Australian wholesalers and a local embroiderer or printer
- Put together a simple sample range and price list, and get your ABN and a business bank account
- Visit local cafes, clubs and tradies with samples and offer a small first order at a fair price
Who pays
Cafes, tradies, cleaning companies, sports clubs, childcare centres, small schools and community groups buying for staff or members.
How it makes money
You buy at wholesale and add a margin on each order, plus a fee for logo setup. Repeat orders as staff change or clubs re-order each season give steadier income.
Skills that help
- Sales and relationship building
- Attention to detail on sizes and orders
- Organising suppliers and deadlines
Watch out for
- Check whether you need council approval to run a business from home
- Public liability and product liability insurance
- Wrong sizes or colours can mean costly reprints, so confirm every order in writing
- Check GST registration once your turnover nears the threshold
- Check Australian standards for hi-vis and children's clothing safety requirements
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Everything you need to start: uniform and workwear supplier for local businesses
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- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a uniform supply business?
Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on samples, software and any initial stock you carry. These are estimates, and wrong sizes or colours can mean costly reprints, so confirm every order in writing.
How much can you earn supplying uniforms and workwear?
Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many customers you win and the size of their orders. Cafes, tradies, clubs and childcare centres are the kinds of buyers to approach.
What rules should you check before supplying uniforms?
Check whether you need council approval to run a business from home, and look into public liability and product liability insurance. Also check Australian standards for hi-vis and children's clothing safety, and GST registration once turnover nears the threshold.
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