Online commercial fridge reseller

Cafes, restaurants, takeaways, convenience stores, bakeries and other small food businesses fitting out or replacing equipment.

You buy at trade price and sell at a margin on each unit, plus delivery fees or add-ons like shelving and warranties where your supplier allows.

• Sales and quoting
• Understanding what kitchens and shops need
• Building supplier relationships
• Basic website and online ad skills

• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer needs for resold equipment
• Check that units meet Australian electrical safety and energy labelling requirements for your state
• Warranty and returns: check how your supplier handles faults and what the Australian Consumer Law means for you as the seller
• Check who is responsible for damaged deliveries and who arranges installation
• GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your website, online advertising and any stock or display units you choose to hold, as suppliers can ship directly.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on the units you sell, your pricing and how many cafes and shops you reach. These are estimates of revenue, not profit. Allow at least about 10 hours a week.

Check that units meet Australian electrical safety and energy labelling requirements for your state. Also check how your supplier handles warranty and faults under Australian Consumer Law, who is responsible for damaged deliveries and installation, insurance, and GST registration.