Home-Based warehouse equipment reseller

Small warehouses, factories, trade businesses, workshops, retailers and local logistics firms that need equipment but have no time to shop around.

You earn a margin between the wholesale price and your sale price, or a commission from the supplier. Repeat orders and add-ons such as spare wheels, pallet jacks and shelving extensions build the income.

• Selling to business customers
• Reading specs and load ratings
• Following up quotes and organising orders

• Apply for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Public liability and product liability insurance, check cover for goods you supply
• Freight costs on heavy items can wipe out your margin, quote them carefully
• Check the Australian Consumer Law obligations around warranties and returns
• Check whether your council allows a home-based business at your address

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your setup and insurance. Because stock ships direct from your supplier, you hold little or no stock. Quote freight carefully on heavy items.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many business customers you win and the size of their orders. Freight costs on heavy items can wipe out margin, so these are revenue estimates, not profit.

Check ABN and GST registration, public liability and product liability insurance for goods you supply, and your Australian Consumer Law obligations on warranties and returns. Also check whether your council allows a home-based business at your address.