Electronics trade supplier with a small unit

Independent electronics and general retailers, online sellers, schools and small businesses buying in volume.

Margin between your buying price and trade price on larger orders. Regular customers, volume deals and a wide range help build steady sales.

• Selling to trade buyers
• Inventory and cash flow management
• Supplier negotiation
• Order handling and customer service

• Check electrical safety and radio compliance rules for each product category before you stock it
• Stock is a big cash commitment, so avoid over-buying slow-moving lines
• Lease terms, zoning and council rules for your unit
• Public liability, product liability and stock insurance
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff (state schemes differ)
• Warranty and returns handling under Australian Consumer Law
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on your stock levels, unit lease and fit-out. These are estimates only, and stock is a big cash commitment, so avoid over-buying slow-moving lines.

Check electrical safety and radio compliance rules for each product category before you stock it. Also check lease terms, zoning and council rules for your unit, and workers compensation requirements once you hire staff.

Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $75,000, depending on your range, customers and order sizes. This is revenue before stock and running costs, and the business typically needs at least 30 hours a week.