Online farm parts and tools supplier

Small farm owners, hobby farmers, rural contractors and graziers who want fast delivery without driving to town.

Margin between your wholesale price and your selling price, plus delivery charges. Repeat orders for consumables like filters and chain oil help steady the income.

• Knowing farm tools and machinery parts
• Customer service and product advice
• Basic online shop and stock management

• Check you hold an ABN and whether you need to register for GST
• Wrong part orders lead to returns, so double-check compatibility before shipping
• Freight on heavy or bulky items can wipe out your margin, so check carrier rates
• Check product liability and public liability insurance with a broker
• Check council rules if you store stock at home

Estimates typically put startup costs at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much initial stock you buy and how you set up your online shop and storage.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how well you reach farmers. Plan on at least about 10 hours a week.

Check that you hold an ABN and whether you need GST registration. Also check product liability and public liability insurance with a broker, carrier rates for heavy freight, part compatibility to limit returns, and council rules for storing stock at home.