Appliance supplier for landlords and renovators

Small landlords, property managers, renovators, flippers and homeowners doing a kitchen or laundry refresh.

You earn the margin between your trade price and your sale price. Package deals (fridge, stove, dishwasher) and delivery fees raise the value of each sale.

• Building relationships with landlords and contractors
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Organising deliveries and stock
• Clear quotes and follow-up

• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or allows stock storage at home
• Dealer accounts may have minimum order sizes or credit checks, so ask before committing
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus cover for stock and any delivery vehicle
• Manufacturer warranties on open-box and damaged-packaging units, so check what you can pass on to customers
• Check GST/HST, PST or QST registration once your sales grow
• Cash tied up in stock, and heavy lifting during deliveries

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your opening stock, storage, insurance and any delivery vehicle. Cash tied up in stock is a key factor, and dealer accounts may have minimum orders.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your order sizes, pricing and how many landlords and renovators you win. The estimate assumes about 15 or more hours a week.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or allows stock storage at home. Also check dealer account terms, insurance for stock and deliveries, manufacturer warranties on open-box units, and GST/HST, PST or QST registration as sales grow.