Paving and block supply, no yard

Small builders, landscapers and homeowners who want a quote and delivery without visiting a yard.

A margin between the manufacturer's trade price and your selling price, plus a delivery charge on each order.

• Quoting and estimating quantities
• Building a simple website or online listings
• Clear communication with suppliers and customers

• Public liability and product liability insurance, so check what your insurer covers
• Agree who is responsible for damaged or wrong deliveries before you take orders
• Home-based business rules, so check with your local council
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold, and the ABN you need to trade
• Colour and batch variation in pavers, so give customers clear information and consider sample requests

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $12,000, depending on your website or online listings, insurance and any samples you offer. Treat these as estimates and get quotes before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many builders, landscapers and homeowners order through you. This is revenue, not profit, so allow for what you pay suppliers.

Check public liability and product liability cover, home-based business rules with your local council, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, plus the ABN you need to trade. Also agree who is responsible for damaged or wrong deliveries before taking orders.