Home-Based moulding consumables reseller

Small manufacturers, prototype and short-run workshops, product makers and local moulding shops that want a reliable, friendly supplier.

You buy at trade price and sell with a margin. Repeat orders from regular customers matter most, and some suppliers pay commission on accounts you bring them.

• Sales and relationship building
• Understanding moulding materials well enough to advise
• Organised order and invoice tracking

• Many moulding chemicals fall under WHMIS rules, so check what safety data sheets and labelling you must pass on
• Shipping some chemicals may fall under Transportation of Dangerous Goods rules, check with your supplier and carrier
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance are worth checking before you sell
• Quebec customers may need French-language labelling and documents, check the rules
• Slow-paying business customers can strain cash flow, so agree payment terms

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000 CAD, depending on your set-up, insurance and any samples you buy. Orders ship direct from suppliers, so you hold little or no stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500 CAD, depending on how many manufacturers you supply and their order sizes. You can start from around 10 hours a week. Agree payment terms, as slow-paying customers can strain cash flow.

Check what WHMIS safety data sheets and labelling you must pass on, and whether Transportation of Dangerous Goods rules apply to shipping. Also check home-based business licence requirements, insurance, and Quebec French-language labelling and documents.