Online telecom equipment reseller

Small offices, IT support firms, cabling installers and small telecom resellers who need equipment quickly without dealing with big distributors.

A markup on each item sold, plus extra margin on bundles, setup help and ongoing reorders from repeat trade customers.

• Understanding network and phone equipment
• Sourcing and comparing supplier prices
• Customer service and quoting

• Check that equipment meets Australian standards and compliance labelling (such as RCM) before selling it
• Distributors may set minimum order or trade account requirements, so check terms first
• Warranty returns and faulty stock can eat margin, so confirm the supplier's return policy
• Consider public liability and product liability insurance, and check Australian Consumer Law obligations
• GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold, so check with the ATO

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website, any stock you hold and supplier account requirements. Check distributor terms before you commit to an opening order.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, supplier pricing and how many business customers you win. This is revenue before costs, and it assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check that equipment meets Australian standards and compliance labelling such as RCM. Also check distributor minimum orders, supplier return policies, Australian Consumer Law obligations, product liability insurance, and ATO rules on GST registration.