Parts and supplies shop for mobile home owners

Home owners, park cabin owners, park managers, handymen and small repair businesses who want parts the same day.

Profit on each sale across a wide range of products, with regular trade customers like park operators and repairers placing repeat orders.

• Product knowledge and helping customers find the right part
• Buying and managing stock
• Basic bookkeeping and point-of-sale use
• Building relationships with park managers and tradies

• Commercial lease terms: check the length, rent reviews and exit options before signing
• Stock is a big upfront cost and slow-selling lines tie up cash
• Check with your local council about shop zoning and signage approval
• Gas and 240V electrical items: check what you can sell and any state rules, and Australian Consumer Law obligations
• Public liability, stock and theft insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on the lease, fit-out and how much stock you buy. Stock is a big upfront cost, and slow-selling lines can tie up your cash.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on location, stock range and how many park managers, tradies and home owners you serve. Estimates start at about 30 hours a week.

Check lease length, rent reviews and exit options before signing, council zoning and signage approval, state rules on gas and 240V electrical items, Australian Consumer Law, and insurance for liability, stock and theft, plus workers compensation if you hire.