Mobile site supplier by ute or van

Builders, site supervisors, tradie crews and small contractors who value time saved on site.

Margin on goods sold, delivery or call-out fees on special orders, and regular account customers on a weekly route.

• Driving and route planning
• Knowing trade products and brands
• Building relationships with site crews

• Public liability and commercial vehicle and stock insurance
• Rules on carrying certain items, such as gas, fuel or chemicals; check with your state's WHS regulator
• Late-paying customers, so use accounts with clear payment terms
• Stock losses and theft from your vehicle

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on the ute or van you use and how much starting stock you carry. Insurance and a good range of fast-moving items also feed into the total.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many sites and crews you serve and how often they order. Late payments and stock losses can affect results. These are estimates only.

Things to check include public liability, commercial vehicle and stock insurance, and rules on carrying items such as gas, fuel or chemicals with your state's WHS regulator. Also set clear account payment terms and protect stock from theft.