Home-Based window supply and ordering service

Small builders, renovators, glaziers and homeowners managing their own renovation or replacement job.

You buy at a trade price and sell at a margin, often with a deposit upfront. Repeat orders from a few regular builders can keep work steady.

• Reading plans and taking measurements
• Quoting accurately and keeping records
• Building relationships with builders and manufacturers

• Check which Australian Standards, energy rating requirements and bushfire (BAL) rules apply to the windows you supply in your state or council area
• Measuring errors can be expensive, so agree who is responsible for measurements in writing
• Check your insurance covers product liability, not just public liability
• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a business from home
• Check the manufacturer's warranty terms and how you handle damaged or late deliveries under Australian Consumer Law
• If you also install windows, check your state's licensing rules for glaziers and builders

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on your home office set-up and the tools you need for measuring and quoting. You hold no stock and have no warehouse, which helps keep costs lower.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many builders and owners you work with and the size of each order. Plan on around 15 hours a week at minimum.

Check which Australian Standards, energy rating and bushfire (BAL) rules apply in your state or council area, and whether your insurance covers product liability. If you also install windows, check your state's glazier and builder licensing rules.