Online washer and dryer store with delivery

Price-conscious households, renters, landlords and property managers who know what they want and prefer to order online.

Margin on machines sold, plus delivery, old machine removal and installation fees (with the licensed installer's cost passed on or built into the price), with repeat business from landlords and property managers.

• Online selling and basic website skills
• Organising stock and deliveries
• Clear customer communication

• Australian Consumer Law applies to online sales too, including consumer guarantees, returns and accurate advertising
• Connecting machines to water or hardwiring to power generally must be done by a licensed tradesperson. Check your state or territory licensing body before offering installation, and do not install yourself unless you hold the right licence
• Holding stock ties up money, so expect to need working capital for inventory, a van or courier costs, insurance and a storage unit
• Damage in transit and heavy lifting, so check insurance for goods in transit, stock and public liability cover
• Competition from big retailers on price, so consider a local service edge
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold, and check council rules if storing stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $60,000, depending on your stock levels, delivery setup and storage. These are estimates only. Expect to need working capital for inventory, a van or courier costs, insurance and a storage unit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many orders you win. Competition from big retailers on price is a risk, so consider a local service edge.

Check that Australian Consumer Law applies to online sales, including guarantees, returns and accurate advertising. Connecting machines to water or power generally must be done by a licensed tradesperson, so check your state licensing body and do not install without the right licence.