Online spring and fastener stock supplier

Equipment repair shops, farms, garages, small manufacturers and maintenance teams that need a few springs quickly rather than a large factory order.

Mark-up on each spring, sold individually, in assortment kits or on regular supply agreements. Margins improve as you buy larger volumes from your suppliers.

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
• Organising stock and orders
• Sales and customer service

• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance
• A home-based business licence or zoning rules may apply for storing stock at home, check with your municipality
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules
• Customs duties or tariffs if you import springs, check current rules with the Canada Border Services Agency
• Sell only springs suited to the stated use, and be clear about load ratings and specifications

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your shelving and the online shop you set up. You can start from home, and the estimates assume at least about 10 hours a week.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on the range you stock, your pricing and how many repair shops, farms and small manufacturers you reach. These are revenue figures, not profit.

Check commercial general liability and product liability insurance, home-based business licence or zoning rules for storing stock at home, GST/HST registration and provincial sales tax, and customs duties if you import. Be clear about load ratings and specifications.