Laser cutter and engraver reseller

Sign and trophy shops, woodworkers, makerspaces, schools and colleges, and small manufacturers.

You earn a margin on each machine, plus repeat sales of lenses, filters, extraction fans, materials and training sessions.

• Understanding the machines well enough to explain them
• Sales and follow-up with business buyers
• Basic bookkeeping and stock tracking

• Laser products are covered by Health Canada rules for radiation-emitting devices, so check what labelling and reporting applies to what you import or sell
• Higher-power lasers are a fire and eye-safety risk, so check your commercial general liability and product liability cover
• Check how warranty claims, returns and repairs are handled with your supplier before you promise anything to customers
• Imported stock is affected by exchange rates, shipping costs and duties, so check these before setting prices
• Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules, and Quebec French-language requirements if you sell there
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the demo unit, parts and accessories you stock and which makers you deal with. Imported stock is affected by exchange rates, shipping and duties, so check these before setting prices.

Things to check include Health Canada rules for radiation-emitting devices, including labelling and reporting for what you import or sell. Also check commercial general liability and product liability cover, GST/HST and provincial sales tax, and Quebec French-language requirements.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the brands you carry, machines sold and parts or accessory sales. The minimum time is about 10 hours a week. Check warranty and repair handling with your supplier first.