Home-Based phone accessories wholesaler

Independent phone and gift shops, kiosks, market vendors, repair shops, and Amazon, eBay or Shopify sellers who want a steady local supplier.

You earn the gap between your bulk buying price and your wholesale price, usually with minimum order sizes. Repeat orders from a few regular buyers matter more than one-off sales.

• Negotiating with suppliers
• Basic stock and bookkeeping records
• Selling to business customers
• Spotting which products sell

• Import duties, GST/HST and customs brokerage costs when buying from overseas, check with the CBSA
• Electrical and wireless products (chargers, power banks, Bluetooth items) may need safety or ISED certification, check before you sell
• Counterfeit or brand-infringing goods can lead to seized stock and legal trouble, buy from verified suppliers
• Lithium batteries have special shipping rules, check with your couriers
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence and whether home insurance covers stock
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, plus the cash tied up in unsold stock

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy, whether you import, and the insurance you choose. Unsold stock ties up cash, so buy cautiously at first.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your product range, your suppliers and how many shops and online sellers you supply. That is revenue, not profit. Expect to spend at least about 10 hours a week.

Check import duties, GST/HST and customs brokerage costs with the CBSA if you buy overseas. Chargers, power banks and Bluetooth items may need safety or ISED certification. Also check lithium battery courier rules, home-based business licensing and whether home insurance covers stock.