Number plate frames trade supplier with a small unit

Accessory retailers, garages, dealership service departments and online resellers who want fast restocking and a broad range.

Wholesale margins on bulk orders, with better buying prices as your volumes grow and extra income from regular standing orders.

• Building trade accounts and relationships
• Stock control and dispatch
• Managing cash flow and supplier terms

• Check your state or territory road authority's rules on number plate frames, as frames must not obscure plate details
• Frames with car brand logos may breach trade mark rules, so check before stocking them
• Check import requirements, customs duty and GST with the Australian Border Force or a customs broker
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus insurance for stock in the unit
• Workers compensation insurance if you hire staff, which varies by state
• Lease commitments and unsold stock tying up cash

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $50,000, depending on your unit, stock range and insurance. Lease commitments and unsold stock can tie up cash, so plan your budget carefully.

Check your state or territory road authority's rules, as frames must not obscure plate details. Also check trade mark rules for frames with car brand logos, import requirements, duty and GST, and insurance including stock cover and workers compensation if you hire staff.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your range and trade accounts. This is typically a full-time business of at least 30 hours a week.