Fireplace and heater showroom

Homeowners upgrading or adding heating, renovators, builders and architects, and landlords.

Margin on each heater, flue kit and accessory sold, plus installation fees and add-on sales such as firewood racks, tools and maintenance.

• Product knowledge and honest advice
• Quoting and selling
• Managing stock and suppliers
• Building relationships with builders

• Installation of wood heaters and gas appliances usually needs licensed or approved installers, so check your state's licensing body
• Some councils and states restrict wood heater use or require approvals, so check local council rules
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Display stock and lease costs tie up cash, and sales are seasonal with a peak before winter
• Check that heaters meet Australian standards and emissions requirements before you stock them

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $120,000, depending on your lease, display units and stock. These are estimates. Display stock and lease costs tie up cash, and sales are seasonal with a peak before winter.

Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your location, the products you stock and how many installations you arrange. These are estimates, and sales are seasonal, peaking before winter.

Installation of wood heaters and gas appliances usually needs licensed or approved installers, so check your state's licensing body. Also check council rules on wood heater use, Australian standards and emissions requirements, and public liability, product liability and workers compensation insurance.