Mobility aid hire with delivery

People recovering from surgery or injury, visitors and holidaymakers, families, carers and sometimes small care providers.

Weekly or monthly hire fees, plus delivery and collection charges and a refundable bond. Revenue grows as you add stock and referral partners.

• Reliable and organised with bookings
• Confident driving and lifting equipment safely
• Clear, friendly communication with customers and carers

• Check whether your hire items fall under TGA medical device rules with your suppliers
• Running a business or storing stock at home may need council approval, so check with your local council
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for your vehicle being used for business
• Hygiene and safety checks between hires, and keeping records of servicing
• Damaged or unreturned equipment, so use a clear agreement and bond

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the size of your fleet of wheelchairs, scooters and walkers and whether you need a storage unit. These figures are estimates and will vary with the equipment you choose.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on fleet size, how often items are hired and your delivery area. That is an estimate of revenue before costs, and it can start at around 10 hours a week.

Check with your suppliers whether your hire items fall under TGA medical device rules, and whether storing stock at home needs council approval. Also check public and product liability insurance, vehicle cover for business use, and hygiene and servicing records.