Used and refurbished shop fixtures supplier

Start-up shops, market and pop-up traders, restaurants and salons, and owners on tight budgets.

You profit on the gap between what you pay for or clear fixtures and what you sell them for. You can charge extra for delivery, installation and for clearing a closing store.

• Spotting good-value stock
• Basic repair and refinishing
• Negotiating and selling
• Handling heavy items safely

• Commercial general liability insurance, and cover for stock and any vehicle you use
• Check zoning and business licence rules with your municipality for a unit with customer visits
• Heavy lifting and removal work carries injury risk, so plan equipment and training, and check WCB/WSIB rules before you hire help
• Stock can sit unsold for months, so be careful about how much you buy upfront
• Check sales tax obligations on used goods in your province
• Make sure items are structurally sound and safe, such as shelving load limits

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your unit, equipment, vehicle and how much stock you buy upfront. Stock can sit unsold for months, so be careful about how much you buy at the start.

Check zoning and business licence rules with your municipality for a unit with customer visits. Also check commercial general liability and stock or vehicle cover, WCB/WSIB rules before hiring help, sales tax on used goods in your province, and that items are structurally sound.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how quickly stock sells and the prices you set. Plan for at least about 25 hours a week, covering collecting, repairing and selling.