Mobile printer dealer and service

Small offices, schools, sign makers, promo product businesses and small print shops that want local help instead of ordering online.

A margin on each machine sold, plus paid installation, service visits, repairs and a steady flow of supplies and spare parts. Service contracts bring repeat income.

• Technical know-how with printers and cutters
• Clear advice for non-technical buyers
• Reliable follow-up and aftercare

• Startup costs depend heavily on the dealer agreement: minimum orders, demo machines, parts stock and training fees can push costs toward the top of the range, so get these in writing before committing
• Dealer agreements: check minimum order rules, territory limits and warranty terms before signing
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, and whether your policy covers work at customers' sites
• Recycling rules for cartridges, toner and old equipment vary by province, check your provincial program
• Heavy equipment: plan safe lifting, and check what electrical work you are allowed to do yourself
• Quebec customers may expect French-language documentation and support, check the rules
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your dealer agreement. Minimum orders, demo machines, parts stock and training fees can push costs toward the top of the range, so get terms in writing.

Check your dealer agreement for minimum order rules, territory limits and warranty terms before signing. Also check insurance for work at customers' sites, provincial recycling rules for cartridges and toner, and when to register for GST/HST.

Estimates put monthly revenue typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on equipment sales and servicing work. Heavy equipment means planning safe lifting and checking what electrical work you are allowed to do yourself.