Mailing machine reseller and supplies

Small and medium offices, accountants, law firms, schools, councils and mail rooms that send regular post.

Commission or margin on machine sales and leases, plus repeat income from ink, labels and other consumables.

• Business-to-business selling
• Building long-term client relationships
• Organised follow-up and record keeping

• Check whether Australia Post requires approval or accreditation for supplying or servicing franking machines
• Public liability insurance, and product liability cover if you sell equipment
• Lease contracts and warranty promises, so you only commit to what the supplier backs
• Check with your local council if you run the business from home
• Falling mail volumes may mean slower sales, so plan for repeat supply income

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how you arrange machines through a supplier, any demonstration or stock needs, and what you spend on insurance and finding office clients.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many machines you place and your ongoing ink and supplies sales. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours of work a week.

Check whether Australia Post requires approval or accreditation for supplying or servicing franking machines. Also check lease contracts and warranty promises, public and product liability insurance, and council rules if you run the business from home.