Aluminum frames trade reseller

Small glazing firms, builders and fabricators who want a local contact to source frames in standard or custom sizes.

You add a margin to the supplier price on each order. Margins are thinner than fabrication, so profit depends on steady repeat orders and low overheads.

• Sales and relationship building
• Reading specs and drawings
• Organised order and delivery tracking
• Negotiating with suppliers

• Check that the frames you resell meet the building code and window standards your customers need in your province
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, and whether storing stock at home is allowed
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance
• Supplier lead times and damaged deliveries can hurt your reputation, so agree clear terms
• Large customers may buy direct from manufacturers, so find a niche such as small or rush orders
• Register for GST/HST if you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how you set up your ordering, delivery and supplier arrangements. Because you hold little or no stock, costs are usually lower than for a workshop.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many trade customers you win and the size of their orders. Large customers may buy direct, so a niche like small or rush orders may help.

Check that the frames you resell meet the building code and window standards your customers need in your province. Also check for a home-based business licence, whether storing stock at home is allowed, liability insurance, and GST/HST registration.