Online hydraulic parts reseller

Small engineering firms, farmers, workshops and machinery owners who can't easily reach a trade counter.

Margin on each part sold. Freight, a small handling fee and repeat orders from business accounts add to it.

• Understanding hydraulic parts and specifications
• Online selling and basic website skills
• Answering technical questions clearly
• Order and supplier management

• Wrong parts are a common cause of returns, so build in a way to check specs before dispatch
• Check your supplier terms on drop-shipping, warranties and brand restrictions
• Product liability and public liability insurance, check what covers online sales
• Check council rules if you store stock at home
• Competition from larger suppliers, so focus on service and a clear niche

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, initial stock and supplier arrangements. These are estimates, so compare suppliers and start with a focused range.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your product range, customer base and how well you stand out from larger suppliers. These are estimates and will vary with the niche you choose.

Check supplier terms on drop-shipping, warranties and brand restrictions, and which product and public liability insurance covers online sales. Also check council rules if you store stock at home, and build in a way to verify specs before dispatch.