Small kitchen showroom

Homeowners renovating, landlords and investors updating properties, and small builders who want one place to buy kitchens.

A margin on cabinetry, worktops and appliances, plus design fees or fitting coordination. Deposits are usually taken at order and the balance on delivery or completion.

• Kitchen design and measuring up
• Selling and quoting
• Managing suppliers and delivery dates
• Dealing with tradies and customers

• Lease terms and rent, as showroom costs run whether or not you're selling
• Whether you or your fitters need a state building, plumbing or electrical licence, and check your state's licensing body
• Rules on deposits and domestic building contracts in your state or territory
• Public liability and product insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on warranties and faulty goods
• Long lead times and supplier delays that can upset customers
• Display kitchens, fit-out, lease bond and initial stock are a big upfront outlay, so budget for several months of running costs before sales build

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $120,000 to $350,000, depending on your display kitchens, fit-out, lease bond and initial stock. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $15,000 to $70,000. Budget for several months of running costs before sales build.

Check whether you or your fitters need a state building, plumbing or electrical licence with your state's licensing body. Also check your state's rules on deposits and domestic building contracts, and your Australian Consumer Law obligations on warranties and faulty goods.

The estimates suggest at least around 35 hours a week. Long lead times and supplier delays can upset customers, and showroom rent runs whether or not you are selling, so check lease terms carefully.