Local janitorial supply and delivery service
Hold stock of cleaning gear and deliver to local cleaners, strata managers and businesses, with demos and reorders.
- A$10k-50k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A local supplier that keeps a core range of commercial mops, vacuums and machines in a small unit or storage space, and delivers by van or ute. You can also offer demos, simple repairs and machine hire.
Your first three steps
- Visit local cleaning firms and facility managers to learn what they buy and where they are frustrated with current suppliers
- Apply for trade accounts or distribution agreements with wholesalers and agree stock terms
- Find a small unit or secure storage and put together a starter range with a simple price list for a few target customers
Who pays
Cleaning contractors, building managers, schools, aged care homes, gyms and local councils that want fast, reliable supply.
How it makes money
Markup on stock, delivery fees on small orders, and extras such as machine hire, servicing and regular restocking agreements.
Skills that help
- Product knowledge of commercial cleaning machines
- Sales and relationship building
- Stock control and basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock and your vehicle
- Check council zoning and permits for a unit or storage use
- Stock tied up in cash if items do not sell, so start with a small range
- Machines may need safe handling, electrical testing and tagging; check the rules in your state
- Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff or drivers
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Everything you need to start: local janitorial supply and delivery service
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a janitorial supply and delivery business?
Startup costs are estimates, typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your unit or storage space, vehicle and opening stock. Stock can tie up cash if items don't sell, so start with a small range.
How much can a local janitorial supplier earn?
Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your range, delivery area and how many regular cleaning and building customers you win. Revenue is not profit. Expect at least around 25 hours a week.
What should I check before starting a cleaning supplies delivery service?
Check public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock and your vehicle. Also check council zoning and permits for a unit or storage use, electrical testing and tagging rules in your state for machines, and workers compensation once you hire staff or drivers.
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