Online used office furniture reseller

Home workers, start-ups, small businesses, co-working spaces and students furnishing a workspace on a budget.

You buy stock at a low price and resell at a margin. Extra income can come from delivery fees, bundles for a full office set-up and selling bulk lots.

• Spotting good-quality furniture and fair prices
• Photography and writing clear listings
• Basic cleaning and minor repairs
• Dealing with buyers and sellers

• Check whether you need a business licence or a home-based business licence from your municipality
• Check when you must register for GST/HST with the Canada Revenue Agency and how sales tax applies to used goods in your province
• Check you have the right to sell items, since some leased or financed furniture may not belong to the seller
• Heavy lifting and vehicle needs, so plan for safe handling and delivery insurance
• Winter driving and storage conditions can affect delivery and stock quality

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how much starting stock you buy, your cleaning and repair supplies, storage and the vehicle access you need for pickups.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on how much stock you source, the prices you achieve, how quickly items sell and how many hours a week you put in.

Check whether you need a business or home-based business licence from your municipality, and when to register for GST/HST and how sales tax applies to used goods in your province. Also confirm sellers have the right to sell items.