Online barber supply store

Working barbers, hairdressers, barbershop owners, barber students and home enthusiasts who want pro-grade gear.

You buy at wholesale prices and sell at a markup. Repeat orders for consumables like blades, neck strips and styling products add steady sales, and bundles or starter kits raise the average order.

• Knowing barber tools and brands
• Online selling and basic product photography
• Stock and order tracking
• Customer service

• Register your business with your province and check whether you need a Business Number and GST/HST account
• Check how to charge the correct GST, HST or PST for each province you ship to
• Some brands restrict who can sell their products or set minimum advertised prices, so read distributor terms
• Check import rules and duties if you buy from outside Canada
• Shipping costs and returns on heavy or electrical items can eat into margins
• Check commercial general liability and product liability insurance, and whether home-based business rules apply in your municipality

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on whether you hold stock or have suppliers ship direct, plus your website and insurance. Your product range also affects the total.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many barbers and shops you reach. This is revenue, not profit. Plan for at least about 10 hours a week.

Check business registration, whether you need a Business Number and GST/HST account, and the correct GST, HST or PST for each province. Also read distributor terms on restrictions, check import rules and insurance, and plan for shipping and returns.