Online tradie tool and accessories shop

Sole-trader tradies, small building and landscaping firms, and keen renovators who want a good price and fast delivery.

You buy at trade or wholesale prices and sell at a margin. Repeat orders of consumables and bundled kits do most of the work, with delivery charges or free-delivery thresholds on top.

• Knowing tools and what tradies actually use
• Basic online shop setup and listings
• Customer service and handling returns

• Thin margins against big retailers and marketplaces, so check your numbers before you stock anything
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on warranties, refunds and product safety
• Check whether you need to register for GST, and what insurance (public and product liability) suits you
• Running stock from home may need local council approval, so check with your council
• Batteries and some tools may have shipping restrictions, check with your couriers

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your shop platform and whether suppliers ship orders directly. These are estimates, so check your own numbers before buying any stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, pricing and how many repeat tradie customers you win. Margins can be thin against big retailers, so check your numbers first. These figures are estimates only.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on warranties, refunds and product safety, whether you need to register for GST, and which insurance suits you. Also check council approval for stock kept at home and courier restrictions on batteries.