Online electric motor and parts shop

Small workshops, maintenance teams, farms, HVAC and pump technicians, hobbyists and homeowners fixing equipment.

The margin between your buying price and the shelf price on each motor or part, plus extra for matching advice, bundles and fast shipping.

• Reading motor nameplates and specs
• Online selling and customer service
• Stock and order tracking

• Check which electrical safety certification marks (such as CSA or cUL) products need to be sold in your province
• Check whether federal energy efficiency rules apply to the motors you plan to import or resell
• Heavy items cost a lot to ship and returns can be expensive, so set clear return terms
• Collecting GST/HST and any provincial sales tax once you pass the small supplier threshold
• Product liability and commercial general liability insurance
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence if you store stock at home

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold, how your website is set up and what you order from distributors as needed.

Check which electrical safety certification marks, such as CSA or cUL, products need in your province, and whether federal energy efficiency rules apply to motors you import or resell. Also check GST/HST and provincial sales tax once you pass the small supplier threshold, and whether your municipality requires a home-based licence.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your product range, pricing and how many customers you reach. Heavy shipping costs and returns can affect results, so set clear return terms.