Office machine dealer with showroom and workshop
Run a small shop and workshop selling, installing and servicing printers and copiers for local businesses.
- A$20k-80k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small commercial unit with a display area, stock room and repair bench. You sell and lease machines, install them on site, repair equipment in the workshop and supply toner, parts and paper.
Your first three steps
- Write a simple plan covering likely rent, stock and wages, and compare it with unit prices in a few nearby industrial areas
- Apply to one or two brand dealer programs and talk to wholesalers about stock terms and technician training
- Line up a first group of customers by offering free print cost reviews to local businesses and schools
Who pays
Local businesses, schools, councils and not-for-profits, plus walk-in customers needing repairs or supplies.
How it makes money
Machine sales and leases, monthly service contracts, workshop repairs, and ongoing toner and parts sales. A second technician or sales person can increase capacity.
Skills that help
- Technical repair of printers and copiers
- Stock control and buying
- Selling to businesses
- Managing a small team
Watch out for
- Check council zoning and approval for your premises and signage
- Public liability, product liability, stock and contents insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
- Stock and lease commitments tie up cash, so start with a small range
- Check your state's rules on electrical testing and on e-waste and toner disposal
- Competition from big dealers and online sellers on price, so aim to win on local service and quick response
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: office machine dealer with showroom and workshop
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an office machine dealer business in Australia?
Startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $80,000, depending on your premises, the range of stock you buy and how many machines you lease. Starting with a small range helps limit the cash tied up in stock and lease commitments.
How much can a printer and copier dealer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on how many machines you sell or lease and how much servicing and supplies work you win. Rent, stock and wages come out of that revenue.
What should I check before opening a printer and copier shop?
Check council zoning and approval for your premises and signage. Check insurance such as public liability, product liability, stock and contents, plus workers compensation once you hire. Also check your state's rules on electrical testing and on e-waste and toner disposal.
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