Air compressor reseller working from home

Small builders, mobile mechanics, workshops, farms and small manufacturers needing a new or replacement compressor.

Margin on each sale if you resell, or commission if you act as an agent. Accessories, spares and repeat orders add to this.

• Sales and negotiation
• Understanding compressor sizes and uses
• Customer service
• Organising orders and deliveries

• Public liability and product liability insurance, and check what the supplier covers
• Consumer law on returns and faulty goods if you sell to sole traders or the public
• Who handles warranty claims, delivery damage and installation, agree this in writing
• Check whether you need to register for VAT as sales grow
• Check agent agreements for exclusivity and commission payment terms

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on insurance, marketing, samples or demo equipment and whether you hold any stock. Many resellers have suppliers ship direct, which can keep costs lower.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on the compressors you sell, your commission or margin and how many trade customers you win. Revenue is not profit, so allow for your running costs.

Check public liability and product liability insurance, and what your supplier covers. Agree in writing who handles warranty claims, delivery damage and installation, check consumer law on returns, check when VAT applies, and review agent terms on exclusivity and commission.