Local vacuum cleaner shop with servicing

Households, renters, pet owners, allergy sufferers, and small businesses such as offices and Airbnb hosts.

Margin on machines and accessories, plus fees for servicing and repairs. Bags, filters and belts bring regular repeat sales.

• Product knowledge and honest advice
• Basic mechanical or repair ability
• Stock buying and customer service

• Lease terms, bond and fit-out costs before you sign
• Australian Consumer Law: check your obligations on consumer guarantees, refunds and warranties
• Check electrical safety and product compliance rules with your state regulator, especially if you repair or sell imported items
• Public liability and stock insurance
• Cash tied up in stock, so start with a tight range

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $40,000 to $120,000, depending on your lease, fit-out and how much stock you buy. Starting with a tight range helps limit the cash tied up in stock.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on location, product range and whether you add servicing and repairs. That is revenue, not profit, so rent, stock and other costs come out of it.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on consumer guarantees, refunds and warranties. Also check electrical safety and product compliance rules with your state regulator, especially if you repair or sell imported items. Review lease terms, bond, fit-out costs and insurance before signing.