Online ladder and access equipment shop

Tradies, small builders, maintenance crews, schools and councils, plus homeowners doing DIY jobs.

You earn the margin between your buying price and your selling price on each item. Bulk orders and repeat trade customers lift your average sale.

• Product knowledge of ladder types and ratings
• Online selling and basic website setup
• Customer service and handling freight

• Check that ladders you sell meet the relevant Australian Standards (such as AS/NZS 1892) and carry proper duty ratings
• Product liability and public liability insurance, because a faulty ladder can cause serious injury
• Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, warranties and safety recalls
• Heavy and bulky freight costs can eat your margin, so price delivery carefully
• If you import directly, check customs, GST and product safety requirements

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website setup and insurance. Dropshipping from a supplier may suit the lower end of that range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, pricing, marketing and how much freight eats into margins. Revenue is not profit, so factor in costs.

Check that the ladders you sell meet the relevant Australian Standards (such as AS/NZS 1892) and carry proper duty ratings. Also check product and public liability insurance, Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds, warranties and recalls, and import rules if you import.