Computer Desk and Workstation Showroom

People setting up home offices, gamers, families buying for students, and small businesses furnishing an office.

Retail margin on desks and accessories, plus fees for delivery and assembly, and larger orders from local businesses.

• Retail sales and customer service
• Buying and managing stock
• Basic assembly and handling bulky items

• Check with your municipality about a business licence, zoning and signage rules for your unit
• Commercial general liability and property insurance, plus cover for stock and delivery
• Rent and stock are fixed costs, so work out how many desks you need to sell each month to break even
• Winter weather can reduce foot traffic and affect deliveries, so plan for slower months
• Check WCB or WSIB coverage and employment rules in your province if you hire staff
• If you are in Quebec, check French-language requirements for signs and product information

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on your unit's rent, fit-out, opening stock and delivery setup. Rent and stock are fixed costs, so check your break-even sales before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your location, range and pricing. The estimate assumes about 30 or more hours a week, and winter weather may slow foot traffic and deliveries.

Check with your municipality about a business licence, zoning and signage rules for your unit. Also check commercial general liability and property insurance, WCB or WSIB coverage if you hire staff, and French-language requirements for signs and product information in Quebec.