Online air tools and accessories shop

Independent garages, body shops, workshops, small contractors and serious DIYers who need tools and consumables on repeat.

Margin on each product sold. Repeat orders for consumables like fittings, hoses, oils and sanding supplies, plus bundle deals, add steady sales.

• Knowing air tools and what suits which job
• Online selling and product listings
• Customer service and handling returns

• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check whether your province also has PST or QST
• Check shipping costs for heavy items and any rules for shipping oils or aerosols
• Warranty and returns, so agree terms with your suppliers first
• Product liability and commercial general liability insurance
• If you sell into Quebec, check French-language requirements for your website and labelling
• Home-based business licence rules in your municipality if you store stock at home

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold and your website setup. Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on range, pricing and repeat trade customers.

Things to check: register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and see whether your province also has PST or QST. If you sell into Quebec, check French-language requirements for your website and labelling.

Check shipping costs for heavy items and any rules for shipping oils or aerosols. Agree warranty and returns terms with suppliers first, and look at product liability and commercial general liability insurance. If you store stock at home, check municipal home-based business rules.