Home-Based desk accessories wholesaler

Gift shops, stationers, school and uniform suppliers, small online sellers and offices that buy in bulk.

You buy at trade price and sell at a wholesale margin, usually with minimum order amounts. Repeat orders from a handful of regular resellers make up most of the income.

• Selling to businesses
• Keeping track of stock and costs
• Reliable packing and dispatch

• You need an ABN, and check when GST registration applies to your turnover
• Check with your local council whether a home-based business needs approval, especially if stock is stored or couriers call often
• If you import, check customs, GST on imports and product safety rules before you order
• Check product liability and public liability insurance
• Cash flow risk: stock is paid up front and trade customers may ask for payment terms

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy and whether you import. Stock is paid for up front, so allow for cash flow while trade customers ask for payment terms.

Get an ABN and check when GST registration applies to your turnover. Check with your local council whether a home-based business needs approval, especially if you store stock. If you import, check customs, GST on imports, product safety rules and insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, how many trade customers you win and order sizes. Time needed is typically at least 10 hours a week.