Online screw and fastener supplier

Small contractors, renovators, cabinet and furniture makers, small workshops and serious DIYers who buy in volume.

You earn the margin between wholesale and selling price. Larger packs, repeat orders and account pricing for regular trade customers grow revenue.

• Knowing screw types, sizes and uses
• Organised stock and order handling
• Online selling and customer service

• Check whether a home-based business licence or zoning rules apply where you live, especially for storing stock
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules
• Structural fasteners may need to meet standards, so check the specs and keep supplier documentation
• Check commercial general liability insurance, including product liability
• Imported stock can bring duties and shipping delays. In Quebec, check French-language labelling and website rules

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how much stock you buy, whether suppliers ship for you and how you set up your online shop. Starting with a focused range can help keep costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing and how well you reach builders, trades and workshops. Actual results will vary with the customers you win and the volumes they buy.

Check whether a home-based business licence or zoning rules apply, especially for storing stock. Check when to register for GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules, standards for structural fasteners, insurance including product liability, import duties, and Quebec French-language rules.