Online bathroom fixtures store

Homeowners renovating a bathroom, small contractors and landlords who prefer to order online and have items delivered to site.

You earn the margin between the supplier's price and your selling price, plus delivery charges. Add-ons like matching accessories raise the value of each order.

• Product knowledge and attention to detail
• Basic online shop setup and photography
• Clear customer communication

• Check that plumbing products carry the certification marks needed for sale in your province (such as CSA-listed fixtures)
• Heavy, fragile items can be damaged in transit, so check supplier packaging and carrier insurance
• Returns on bulky items can eat your margin, so set a clear returns policy
• Sales tax rules (GST/HST, PST, QST) vary by province, so check with the CRA and your provincial tax office
• If you sell to Quebec customers, check French-language requirements for your website and product information
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on website setup, photography, insurance and any small stockroom of fast sellers. Shipping direct from distributors can limit how much stock you hold.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, pricing and marketing. Returns on bulky items can reduce your margin. The estimates assume about 10 hours a week or more.

Check that plumbing products carry the certification marks required in your province, such as CSA-listed fixtures. Check sales tax rules (GST/HST, PST, QST), French-language requirements for Quebec customers, carrier insurance for fragile items and liability insurance.