Online wholesale supplier of plastic products

Small manufacturers, cafes and food businesses, market stallholders, retailers, cleaning companies and other trade buyers who need regular supplies.

You buy at a trade price and sell at a margin, with price breaks for bigger orders. Repeat orders from regular customers matter most.

• Negotiating with suppliers
• Basic bookkeeping and pricing
• Organised stock and order handling
• Selling to businesses

• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer needs for resold products
• Products that touch food may need to meet food safety and packaging standards, check with your supplier and your state or local food authority
• Imported goods may be subject to Australian Consumer Law safety and labelling rules, check with the ACCC
• Stock tied up in unsold goods, start with a small range
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold, check with the ATO

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the range of products you stock and how much you buy in volume. These are estimates. Start with a small range to limit unsold stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your product range and how many trade customers order regularly. These are estimates only and are not a guarantee of income.

Check public liability and product liability insurance for resold products. Food-contact items may need to meet food safety and packaging standards, and imported goods may fall under Australian Consumer Law safety and labelling rules. Also check GST registration with the ATO.