Local light bulb and lamp supplier

Electricians, real estate agents and property managers, small shops, cafes, offices and small building firms.

You buy in bulk and sell at a margin, usually on trade accounts with repeat orders. Delivery or minimum order fees can add a little extra.

• Selling and building trade relationships
• Stock tracking and ordering
• Basic knowledge of lamp types, fittings and brightness
• Reliable local deliveries

• Electrical products sold in Australia may need to meet safety and energy rules, so check the requirements and ask suppliers for compliance details
• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business or store stock at home
• Public liability and product liability insurance, in case a faulty product causes damage
• Cash tied up in stock, so start with fast-selling lines
• GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy and your delivery setup. These are estimates only. Stock ties up cash, so starting with fast-selling lines can help.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many regular trade accounts you build and the products you stock. That is revenue before stock costs. Expect to spend at least about 10 hours a week.

Check that electrical products meet Australian safety and energy requirements, and ask suppliers for compliance details. Check with your council about running a home business or storing stock at home. Check public liability, product liability and GST registration thresholds.