Online second-hand office furniture reseller

Home workers, freelancers, small businesses and start-ups looking for cheaper furniture.

Profit on each item sold, plus a delivery fee. Quick-selling items like quality chairs and standing desks help cash flow.

• Taking good photos and writing clear listings
• Spotting items that resell well
• Organising pick-ups and deliveries
• Customer messaging

• Check with your local council whether running a home-based business and storing stock at home is allowed
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your car or ute insurance covers carrying goods for business
• Check that furniture is safe and as described, especially chairs with gas lifts
• Heavy lifting and delivery: take care and consider help for big items
• Check marketplace rules on selling and register for GST once you reach the threshold

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your storage arrangements and any vehicle or equipment you need. A garage can keep costs low.

Check with your local council whether running a home-based business and storing stock at home is allowed. Also check public liability insurance, whether your vehicle insurance covers carrying goods for business, that furniture is safe (especially chairs with gas lifts), and marketplace rules and the GST threshold.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on what you source, your pricing and how often you list. Heavy lifting and delivery take time. Plan on at least around 8 hours a week.