Online locks and fittings trade supplier

Locksmiths, small builders, handymen, hardware shops and property managers who want quick, reliable supply and trade pricing.

You buy at wholesale and sell at a margin. Repeat trade accounts, bundles (for example, rekeying kits) and delivery fees add to sales.

• Product knowledge of locks and fittings
• Organised stock and order handling
• Building relationships with trade customers

• Restricted or patented key systems may only be sold to verified buyers, check each brand's rules
• Some states regulate locksmiths and security products, check your state's licensing body on what a supplier may sell
• Australian Consumer Law guarantees and returns apply to what you sell
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus GST registration once you reach the threshold
• Check whether your council needs approval for storing stock or running a business at home

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website and your insurance. Fast-moving lines can be kept at home, with the rest ordered as needed.

Check each brand's rules, as restricted or patented key systems may only be sold to verified buyers. Also check your state's licensing body on what a supplier may sell, Australian Consumer Law, insurance, GST and council rules for home storage.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your product range, trade customers and how many hours you put in. Hours typically start from around 10 a week.