Mobile rubber parts supplier to trade customers

Industrial sites, farms, mining and transport service workshops, plant hire firms and maintenance teams that want fast supply without a trip to a depot.

Margin on products sold, with higher margin on convenience, cut-to-size items and urgent orders. Regular accounts and route visits bring repeat sales.

• Product knowledge of rubber types and uses
• Sales and relationship building
• Route planning and driving
• Quoting and invoicing

• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus insurance for stock in your vehicle
• Check Australian Standards and any safety requirements for hoses and seals used with fuel, gas or high pressure
• Site induction and safety requirements when visiting industrial sites
• Register for an ABN and check GST registration rules
• Slow-paying customers, so set clear payment terms and check credit before offering accounts

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your vehicle, the amount of stock you carry and your insurance. A ute or van stocked with common seals, hoses and sheet is the core of the setup.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your route, the trade customers you win and your pricing. The estimate assumes at least 20 hours a week. Slow-paying customers can affect cash flow.

Check Australian Standards and safety requirements for hoses and seals used with fuel, gas or high pressure. Check site induction and safety requirements, public liability and product liability insurance, cover for stock in your vehicle, and ABN and GST registration.