Online Measuring Tools Store

Tradespeople, machinists, hobbyists, school and college workshops, small labs and small manufacturers.

A markup on each product sold. Extra income can come from calibration certificates sourced from partners, bundles and repeat orders from workshops.

• Understanding the tools you sell
• Online selling and basic product photography
• Organised stock and order handling
• Clear customer support

• Instruments used to sell by weight, length or volume may fall under Measurement Canada rules, so check before listing scales or similar devices
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules in your province
• Check whether customers need calibration certificates, and be clear about what you can and cannot provide
• Returns, damaged precision items and shipping costs can eat into margins
• Product liability and commercial general liability insurance, plus French-language requirements if you sell in Quebec

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy and your website setup. Returns, damaged precision items and shipping costs can eat into margins, so plan for them.

Instruments used to sell by weight, length or volume may fall under Measurement Canada rules, so check before listing scales or similar devices. Also check GST/HST registration, provincial sales tax, calibration certificates, and French-language requirements if you sell in Quebec.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range and how well you reach buyers. You can expect to spend at least about 10 hours a week on orders and support.