Home-based upvc window and door reseller

Builders, renovators, small installers and homeowners planning a renovation or extension, especially in cooler areas where double glazing is in demand.

You buy at a trade price and sell at a margin on each order, or earn a commission or discount from the manufacturer. Larger jobs for builders bring bigger orders.

• Reading building plans and measurements
• Quoting accurately and following up
• Building trade relationships
• Organising orders and deliveries

• Products need to meet Australian standards and energy ratings for windows (such as WERS), and bushfire-prone areas have extra requirements, so check with the manufacturer and your state building authority
• Measuring mistakes on made-to-order products can be costly, so agree who carries the risk with your supplier in writing
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus check warranty terms if the manufacturer is overseas
• If you also install, your state may require a building or glazing licence, so check with your state licensing body
• Check council rules for running a home-based business, and plan for GST once you reach the registration threshold

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on your quoting tools, samples, marketing and the arrangement you make with your manufacturer partner. You don't make the product and hold little stock, which keeps costs lower.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many builders, renovators and homeowners you win and the size of each job. Revenue isn't profit, because you still pay your supplier for each order.

Check that products meet Australian standards and energy ratings (such as WERS), and that bushfire-prone areas have extra requirements. Ask your manufacturer and state building authority. If you also install, check whether your state requires a building or glazing licence. Check council rules for home businesses and GST.