Local card terminal supplier and installer

Cafes, retail shops, salons, market stallholders, tradies and other small businesses that want a better or cheaper way to take card payments.

Hardware sales margin, setup fees and, depending on the provider agreement, ongoing commission or referral payments on the merchant's card processing. Paid call-outs for training and troubleshooting can add to this.

• Friendly, honest selling
• Comfortable with simple tech and troubleshooting
• Explaining fees clearly
• Reliable follow-up

• Check whether your provider agreement requires any financial services or credit licensing for what you do, and get advice if unsure
• Be clear and honest about fees and contract lock-ins, as misleading claims can breach consumer law
• Check rules on card surcharging and how customer card data must be handled (PCI DSS requirements)
• Commission rates and terms can change, so don't rely on a single provider
• Public liability insurance, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on demo terminals and hardware you buy, your travel setup, and what you spend on marketing and insurance. Terms vary by provider or supplier.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many businesses you sign up, the commission terms you agree, and how much support work you do. Commission rates and terms can change.

Things to check: whether your provider agreement requires financial services or credit licensing, and rules on card surcharging and handling card data (PCI DSS). Be clear about fees and lock-ins under consumer law, and check insurance and GST registration.