Online paper shredder reseller

Small offices, accountants, medical and legal practices, schools, councils and home-office workers.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail prices on machines, plus repeat sales of bags and oil. Some customers add a service plan.

• Product knowledge of security levels and capacities
• Online selling and customer service
• Organising orders and supplier relationships

• Australian Consumer Law: check your obligations on warranties, returns and repairs
• Check that electrical products you sell meet Australian safety and compliance requirements
• Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business, especially if you store stock
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Large price competition from big office suppliers, so focus on advice and service

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on whether you hold stock or have a wholesaler send orders straight to customers. Your own costs will vary with your range and website.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many business customers you reach. Big office suppliers compete on price, so advice and service can help you stand out.

Check your obligations on warranties, returns and repairs under the Australian Consumer Law. Also check that electrical products meet Australian safety and compliance requirements, whether your council requires approval for a home-based business, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.