Hot water systems trade reseller

Small plumbing businesses, gasfitters, maintenance contractors and builders who want a personal alternative to the big trade chains.

You earn the margin between your trade price and your selling price on each unit. Extras such as fittings, valves and delivery add a little more.

• Product knowledge of electric, gas, solar and heat pump systems
• Building relationships with tradies
• Quoting and organising orders accurately

• Check that every product you sell has the right certification (such as WaterMark and gas appliance approval) and is suitable for your state's rules
• Check how your supplier handles warranty claims, faulty units and returns, as customers will come to you first
• Margins can be thin against big chain suppliers, so check pricing carefully before committing
• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a business from home
• Check product liability insurance, and whether you need GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on your setup and how much stock you hold, if any. Treat this as a guide and check your own supplier terms.

Check that every product has the right certification, such as WaterMark and gas appliance approval, and suits your state's rules. Also check supplier warranty handling, product liability insurance, GST registration once you reach the threshold, and council approval for home businesses.

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many plumbers you supply and order sizes. Margins can be thin against big chain suppliers. It typically takes at least 10 hours a week.