Online irrigation parts and kits store

Home gardeners, hobby and market farms, greenhouse growers, community gardens and small landscaping crews.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail prices on products and kits. Paid design help, such as a custom drip layout, can add extra income.

• Understanding how irrigation systems fit together
• Online selling and product listings
• Clear customer advice by email or chat
• Stock and order tracking

• Sales are heavily seasonal in most of Canada, so plan cash flow for the winter months
• Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules once you pass the small supplier threshold
• Check whether your municipality needs a home-based business licence if you store stock at home
• Wholesalers may require proof of business or minimum purchases before giving trade pricing
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance are worth checking, especially for kits you assemble yourself
• Quebec customers may need French-language listings and labelling, so check the rules if you sell there
• Heavy or bulky items like poly pipe rolls can make shipping costly, so test rates before you promise free shipping

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy, whether you ship from a wholesaler and your set-up. These are estimates, and wholesalers may ask for proof of business or minimum purchases.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your product range, pricing and the season. Sales are heavily seasonal in most of Canada, so plan your cash flow for the winter months.

Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules once you pass the small supplier threshold, and whether your municipality needs a home-based business licence if you store stock at home. Also check liability insurance and French-language listing rules for Quebec customers.