Garden shed display yard with delivery

Homeowners upgrading their backyard, rural and lifestyle block owners, and small trade buyers such as landscapers and builders.

Profit on each building sold, plus delivery, bases, anchor kits and assembly fees. Being able to see and touch a building helps close larger sales.

• Sales and customer service
• Basic building and measuring knowledge
• Managing stock, suppliers and deliveries

• Check zoning and council approval for a retail yard, display structures and signage
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock and display buildings
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff or installers (state schemes differ)
• Assembly or site-prep work may need a licence or registration in some states. Check your state's licensing body
• Lease costs and slow months can squeeze cash, so keep a buffer
• Australian Consumer Law applies to your sales and warranties, so check the details with the ACCC

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $50,000 to $200,000, depending on your lease, display buildings, stock and signage. Lease costs and slow months can squeeze cash, so it helps to keep a buffer.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your location, range and whether you offer delivery and installation. Slow months and lease costs can affect what you keep.

Check zoning and council approval for a retail yard, display structures and signage. Assembly or site-prep work may need a licence or registration in some states, so check your state's licensing body. Also check insurance and Australian Consumer Law with the ACCC.