Online parts store for park and mobile home owners

Owners and renters of homes in land lease communities and caravan parks, park cabin owners, and small park operators who need regular repairs.

Profit on each product sold (the gap between your buying and selling price), plus delivery fees. Repeat orders for consumables like sealants and cleaning products help steady the income.

• Knowing the parts owners commonly need
• Basic online shop setup
• Stock tracking and packing orders
• Friendly, practical customer advice

• Register for an ABN, and check when you need to register for GST
• Gas and 240V electrical parts: check what you can sell and what needs a licensed installer in your state, and that electrical goods meet Australian requirements
• Australian Consumer Law: refunds, repairs and product guarantees apply to what you sell
• Storing stock at home may need council approval, check with your local council
• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer covers

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you hold and how much ships direct from suppliers. A small stockroom at home or in a storage unit is the usual setup.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, how easily customers find your shop online and the hours you put in. Estimates start at about 10 hours a week.

Check when to register for an ABN and GST, which gas and 240V electrical parts you can sell and what needs a licensed installer in your state, Australian Consumer Law, council approval for storing stock at home, and insurance cover.