Local laminating equipment dealer

School boards and individual schools, municipal offices, print and sign shops, copy centres, libraries and larger offices.

Machine sales and leasing or rental, regular supply orders, service calls and maintenance agreements. Repeat orders from a few accounts can bring steady income.

• Business-to-business selling
• Basic mechanical aptitude for servicing
• Organising stock, deliveries and invoicing

• School boards and public bodies often use set procurement or tendering processes, so first sales can take months
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, plus vehicle cover for deliveries
• Tying up cash in stock and slow-paying accounts, so start with a small range
• GST/HST registration and provincial sales tax rules, and check municipal zoning or licence rules if you store stock at home
• Check that heated equipment you sell has recognised Canadian safety certification, and confirm warranty terms before promising repairs
• WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire help, with rules that vary by province

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your storage space and your delivery vehicle. Starting with a small range helps, since cash tied up in stock is a risk.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many accounts you win and how often they reorder. School boards and public bodies often use set procurement processes, so first sales can take months.

Check GST/HST registration, provincial sales tax rules, and municipal zoning or licence rules if you store stock at home. Also check commercial general liability, product liability and vehicle insurance, safety certification for heated equipment, warranty terms, and WCB or WSIB coverage if you hire help.