Online toner and paper supplier for local offices

Small offices, schools, community groups, print shops and home-based businesses that want reliable restocking without a trip to a shop.

You buy from wholesalers and sell at a margin. Repeat accounts and regular reorders for paper and toner bring steady income, and you can add delivery fees for small orders.

• Knowing printer and copier models and which toner fits
• Organised stock and order tracking
• Building relationships with business customers

• Check whether your local council needs approval to run a home-based business or store stock at home
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Compatible or remanufactured toner must meet Australian Consumer Law, so check warranty and returns terms with suppliers
• Large chains and online sellers compete on price, so margins can be thin
• GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, where you store it and how you deliver orders. Check supplier terms and your insurance before you buy stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your customer base and product range. Estimates start from about 10 hours a week. Large chains and online sellers compete on price, so margins can be thin.

Check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business or storing stock at home, and look into public and product liability insurance. Compatible or remanufactured toner must meet Australian Consumer Law, and GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold.