Local cleaning supplies delivery service

Independent cleaning companies, property managers, offices, daycares, small restaurants and other businesses that use supplies every week.

You buy wholesale and sell at a markup, often with a delivery fee under a minimum order. Regular standing orders give steady monthly sales.

• Sales and relationship building
• Organising stock and orders
• Basic bookkeeping and pricing
• Reliable delivery driving

• Chemical storage and handling: check WHMIS requirements and safe storage rules for your province and municipality
• Check whether your municipality allows storing stock at home and whether you need a home-based business licence
• Commercial general liability insurance, including product liability, and your vehicle insurance for business use
• Safety data sheets and correct labelling when you split or repackage products
• Large suppliers can undercut on price, so focus on service and reliability
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you buy, whether you work from home or rent storage space, and your vehicle needs. Use this as a rough guide when planning your own budget.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many regular customers you win and the size of their orders. Larger suppliers can undercut on price, so service and reliability matter. Plan for at least about 15 hours a week.

Check WHMIS requirements and safe storage rules for your province and municipality. Also check whether you can store stock at home or need a home-based business licence, safety data sheet and labelling rules when repackaging, and commercial liability and vehicle insurance.