Home-Based hub cap supplier to garages

Independent garages, tire shops, body shops, used car dealers and small parts retailers that need the right part quickly and don't want to chase suppliers.

You buy at trade price and sell with a markup. Extra income comes from repeat accounts, bundled sets and fast turnaround on hard-to-find items.

• Reading vehicle make, model and wheel size details
• Building trade relationships
• Organised order and returns tracking

• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask your insurer about product cover
• Wrong-fit parts and returns, so confirm fitment before ordering and agree a returns policy with suppliers
• If you import, check duties, taxes and shipping costs with the Canada Border Services Agency
• Register for GST/HST with the CRA once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500 (CAD), depending on whether you order only when a job comes in or hold a small stock of common sizes.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many garages, tire shops and body shops you supply and how often they order from you.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, and ask your insurer about commercial general liability and product cover. If you import, check duties, taxes and shipping costs with the CBSA. Also check GST/HST registration with the CRA and provincial sales tax rules.