Local battery shop

Walk-in shoppers, drivers, tradespeople, small businesses, care homes and local garages that need regular supplies.

Margin on each battery sold, higher-margin extras such as fitting and testing, and repeat trade accounts that buy in bulk.

• Customer service
• Basic product knowledge of battery types
• Stock control and ordering
• Comfortable handling cash and card sales

• Check the UK rules on selling and taking back waste batteries, which can apply to shops that sell portable batteries
• Used lead-acid car batteries are hazardous waste, so check how to store and dispose of them and whether you need waste carrier registration
• Public liability and stock and contents insurance, and ask your insurer about storing larger or lithium batteries
• Check lease terms, planning use class and business rates with your council before signing
• Margins on common batteries can be thin because supermarkets and online sellers compete on price

Startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £40,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and the range of stock you hold. These are estimates, so check lease terms and business rates before signing.

Monthly revenue is typically around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on location, product range and trade customers. The estimates assume at least about 35 hours a week, and margins on common batteries can be thin.

Check the UK rules on selling and taking back waste batteries. Check how to store and dispose of used lead-acid car batteries, including waste carrier registration, and ask your insurer about larger or lithium batteries. Confirm lease terms, use class and business rates.