Household goods wholesaler with a small unit

Independent retailers, discount and variety stores, hospitality and accommodation businesses, schools, and online sellers who need regular stock.

Margin on bulk-bought goods sold at trade prices. Larger buying volumes improve your margins, and regular account customers give steadier income.

• Supplier negotiation and buying
• Stock control and organisation
• Sales and relationship building
• Managing cash flow

• Lease terms and zoning, so check with your local council that the unit can be used for wholesale and storage
• Public liability, product liability and stock insurance
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, which is run by state schemes
• Importing goods may involve customs and product safety rules, so check with the Australian Border Force and ACCC
• Unsold stock and large upfront purchases can strain cash flow

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the lease, how much stock you buy, insurance and delivery needs. These are estimates only, and large upfront purchases can strain cash flow.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your range, order volumes, customer base and pricing. Treat this as an estimate, not a guarantee.

Check lease terms and zoning with your council, public liability, product liability and stock insurance, workers compensation once you hire staff, and customs and product safety rules with the Australian Border Force and ACCC if you import goods.