Washing machine and dryer showroom

Households replacing a broken machine, renters and landlords, first home buyers, and small businesses like holiday rentals.

Margin on each machine sold, plus fees for delivery, installation, old machine removal and optional extended warranties or accessories.

• Friendly, honest sales advice
• Stock and supplier management
• Basic knowledge of appliance features and water and energy ratings

• Australian Consumer Law: consumer guarantees and refunds apply, so check your obligations on faults and returns
• Connecting machines to water or hardwiring may need a licensed plumber or electrician, check your state's licensing body
• Public liability and product insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Cash tied up in stock, and heavy lifting during delivery, so plan for safe manual handling
• Check council zoning and permits for your premises and signage

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your premises, stock range and fit-out. These are estimates only. Cash tied up in stock is a key part of the budget to plan for.

Monthly revenue is typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on your stock range, location and how many machines you sell. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, so allow for stock and running costs.

Check your Australian Consumer Law obligations on faults, refunds and returns. Connecting machines to water or hardwiring may need a licensed plumber or electrician, so check your state's licensing body. Also check council zoning, permits and signage for your premises.