Online glass block supplier

Renovating homeowners, bathroom and landscape designers, small builders and installers who want a simple way to order.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail price on blocks and add-ons, plus delivery charges. Bulk quotes for trade customers can lift order values.

• Basic website and online shop setup
• Product knowledge and clear customer advice
• Organising freight and suppliers

• Glass blocks are heavy and breakable, so check freight costs and damage and returns policies before pricing
• If you import directly, check customs, import and product compliance requirements
• Check whether blocks are suitable for structural or fire-rated use, and avoid claims you cannot back up with supplier documentation
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and product descriptions
• Check public liability and product liability cover, and council rules if you store stock at home
• GST registration is required once your turnover reaches the threshold

Estimated startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, whether you hold stock or order from a supplier as sales come in, and your storage arrangements.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, pricing and marketing. Heavy, breakable products mean freight and returns costs should be checked before you set prices.

Check freight costs, damage and returns policies, customs and product compliance if you import, and Australian Consumer Law. Avoid structural or fire-rating claims without supplier documentation, and check insurance and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.