Online pump reseller for farms and tradies

Farmers, landscapers, small contractors, maintenance firms and rural homeowners who want the right pump delivered without a trip to town.

Margin between wholesale and retail price on each pump, plus add-on sales of fittings, hoses and filters.

• Understanding flow, pressure and pump types
• Product research and listings
• Customer service and clear advice

• Product liability and public liability insurance, check what your insurer covers for resold equipment
• Australian Consumer Law: warranties, returns and repairs need to be handled properly
• Check that imported electrical pumps meet Australian electrical safety and compliance rules
• Bulky, heavy freight can eat into margins, so check shipping costs before pricing
• Council approval may be needed if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you hold, whether orders ship straight from a wholesaler, and how much you spend on your website and product listings.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on your product range, pricing, marketing and how many farm and trade customers you win. Revenue is not profit, so stock and freight costs come off it.

Check that your product and public liability insurance covers resold equipment, how Australian Consumer Law applies to warranties, returns and repairs, and whether imported electrical pumps meet Australian electrical safety rules. Also check council requirements if you store stock at home.