Trade supplier of kitchens and built-in units

Builders, renovators, kitchen installers and homeowners who want to buy direct.

A margin on cabinetry, benchtops and hardware, plus charges for design, measuring and delivery. Repeat trade accounts give steadier income.

• Reading plans and costing jobs
• Sales and building supplier relationships
• Stock, ordering and delivery organisation

• Commercial lease terms and rent, so check before you sign and consider a short first term
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock
• Check consumer law obligations for warranties and faulty products
• Builders may pay on 30 day terms or later, so plan for cash flow and consider credit checks
• Check council zoning and signage rules for your premises, and register for GST once you reach the threshold
• Check whether any design or installation services you offer need a state licence

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your premises, display fit-out, initial stock and delivery arrangements. Check lease terms carefully and consider a short first term before you commit.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your builder and installer relationships, product range and location. Expect a full-time commitment of about 35 or more hours a week.

Check commercial lease terms, public liability and product liability insurance, and consumer law obligations for warranties and faulty products. Builders may pay on 30 day terms or later, so plan cash flow. Also check council zoning, signage, GST, and whether design or installation services need a state licence.