Online payment terminal reseller

Small and home-based business owners who want help choosing a terminal without waiting for a visit, often in regional areas or a specific niche.

Margin on hardware, setup or support fees, and commission or referral payments from providers where your agreement allows. Customers who stay on a provider's service can bring ongoing income.

• Clear written and phone communication
• Basic website and online marketing skills
• Patience explaining tech step by step
• Organised order and stock handling

• Check whether your provider agreement or the way you earn commission needs any financial services licensing, and get advice if unsure
• Make fees, contract terms and postage or returns policies clear to avoid breaching Australian Consumer Law
• Handling stock means dealing with faulty units and returns, so agree warranty arrangements with your supplier
• Check privacy obligations and PCI DSS expectations for any customer or merchant details you hold
• Check council approval if you run the business from home and keep stock there

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how much starting stock you buy, whether your supplier lets you order on demand, and what you spend on your website. These are estimates, not quotes.

Check whether your provider agreement or the way you earn commission needs any financial services licensing, and get advice if unsure. Also check privacy obligations and PCI DSS expectations for any customer or merchant details you hold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,000, depending on your niche, the terminals you sell and how many customers you win. The estimate assumes from about 8 hours a week. These are estimates, not guarantees.