Mobile safety supplies for job sites and workshops

Construction contractors, trades businesses, manufacturers, auto shops and property managers who prefer to buy quickly and locally.

Mark-up on products sold, with regular restock visits and account customers. Extras like custom signage, first aid kit refills and site starter kits add to revenue.

• Sales and relationship building
• Product knowledge
• Driving and route planning
• Stock and invoice management

• Check that products meet the relevant CSA standards and are correctly marked
• Do not tell customers what their workplace legally requires; refer them to their provincial workplace safety regulator
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, plus commercial vehicle cover, check with a broker
• Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax registration once you pass the threshold
• Cash tied up in stock, start with a small range and order the rest as needed
• Winter driving and seasonal slowdowns in construction in many parts of Canada

Startup costs are typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your stock and vehicle. Cash gets tied up in stock, so start with a small range and order the rest as needed.

Check that products meet the relevant CSA standards and are correctly marked. Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax registration once you pass the threshold, and arrange liability and commercial vehicle cover through a broker. Refer customers to their provincial workplace safety regulator for legal requirements.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your customers and range. Construction can slow seasonally, and winter driving affects routes in many parts of Canada.