Mailing machine dealer for small offices

Small and mid-sized offices, law and accounting firms, medical clinics, non-profits and mail rooms that send regular post.

Commission or margin on machine sales and leases, plus ongoing income from supplies such as ink, labels and cleaning kits, and from referral or service agreements.

• Consultative selling to businesses
• Following up and keeping in touch with customers
• Explaining simple equipment clearly

• Check how postage meters are approved and supplied in Canada, as Canada Post rules may limit who can provide them
• Read dealer contracts carefully for exclusivity, targets and who owns the customer relationship
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check your municipality's home-based business rules
• Long lease terms can cause disputes, so explain the contract plainly and keep records
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your supplier agreement and how you set up your sales work. These are estimates, so read the dealer contract carefully and confirm any fees before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,200 to $6,000, depending on how many offices you win, whether they buy or lease, and ongoing supply sales. These are estimates, not guarantees, and building a customer base takes time.

Check how postage meters are approved and supplied in Canada, as Canada Post rules may limit who can provide them. Read dealer contracts for exclusivity, targets and customer ownership, check insurance and home-based rules, and register for GST/HST once past the small supplier threshold.