Online cabinet supplier for homes and trade

DIY homeowners, small builders, kitchen and bathroom fitters and landlords refurbishing properties.

You earn the margin between supplier price and selling price. Trade accounts bring repeat orders, and you can charge for design advice or delivery.

• Online selling and basic website skills
• Clear written product descriptions
• Customer service and problem solving

• Online selling rules, such as cancellation rights, made-to-measure exceptions and clear pricing, so check the current guidance
• Damaged or late deliveries from suppliers, which you will still answer for to the customer
• Public liability and product liability insurance, so check what your insurer needs
• Wrong measurements causing returns, so make size guides very clear
• VAT registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Check any rules from your landlord or lender if you run the business from home

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on your website, supplier arrangements and trade price list set-up. With suppliers delivering direct, there is no shop to rent.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many trade customers you win. The estimated minimum time commitment is around 15 hours a week.

Check online selling rules such as cancellation rights, made-to-measure exceptions and clear pricing. Also check public liability and product liability insurance, VAT registration once turnover reaches the threshold, and what you remain answerable for if suppliers deliver late or damaged goods.