Local electrical trade counter and delivery

Electricians, electrical contractors, builders, maintenance teams and small businesses in your area.

You buy in bulk from manufacturers and distributors, then sell at trade prices with a margin. Trade accounts and regular delivery runs bring in repeat orders.

• Strong product knowledge
• Stock control and purchasing
• Customer service and building trade relationships

• Stock is a big upfront cost and slow sellers tie up cash, so start with a tight range
• Check the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) rules for anything you import or sell, including compliance marking
• Public liability, product liability, stock and van insurance
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff (state schemes)
• Check zoning and council approval for the premises
• Competition from large national wholesalers, so local service and speed matter
• Check GST registration and trade credit terms, as many trade customers expect to pay on account

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on premises, van and how much stock you carry. Stock is a big upfront cost, so starting with a tight range can help.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on your range, location and customer base. These are estimates only, and revenue is not profit after stock, rent and delivery costs.

Check the Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) rules for anything you import or sell, including compliance marking. Look into zoning and council approval for premises, insurance for liability, stock and van, workers compensation once you hire, and GST and trade credit terms.