Home-Based promotional products reseller

Local businesses, tradies, schools, sports clubs, charities and event organisers that want branded items for marketing, uniforms or giveaways.

You buy from a wholesale supplier or decorator and add a margin to the price you quote. Repeat orders from regular clients are where most of the income builds.

• Selling and following up quotes
• Attention to detail on artwork and orders
• Good communication with clients and suppliers

• Check whether you need council approval to run a business from home
• Public liability and possibly product liability insurance, check what suits you
• Register for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Quotes must allow for delivery and setup costs, errors in printed items can be costly
• Check imported goods meet Australian Consumer Law and product safety rules, especially for children's items

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your samples, website and tools. Revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000 a month, depending on how many clients and orders you win.

Check whether you need council approval to run a business from home, and what public liability or product liability insurance suits you. Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold. Also check imported goods meet Australian Consumer Law and product safety rules, especially for children's items.

Estimates suggest at least around 6 hours a week, depending on how many quotes and orders you handle. Useful skills include selling and following up quotes, attention to detail on artwork and orders, and good communication with clients and suppliers.