Local cabinet showroom

Homeowners doing up kitchens and bathrooms, landlords, small builders and fitters who want a local trade account.

You buy from manufacturers or wholesalers and sell at a markup. Extra income can come from design help, delivery charges and trade accounts for repeat buyers.

• Sales and customer service
• Good with measurements and layouts
• Stock and supplier management

• Lease terms, business rates and whether the premises have the right planning use, so check with the council
• Shop and stock insurance, plus public liability insurance
• Consumer rights rules on faulty goods, returns and delivery, so check the current guidance
• If you offer fitting, check what qualifications apply for any gas, electrical or plumbing work
• Cash tied up in display and stock before the first sales

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the premises, display units and how much stock you hold. Cash can be tied up in display and stock before your first sales.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £6,000 to £30,000, depending on your location, range and trade customers. The estimated minimum time commitment is around 35 hours a week.

Check lease terms, business rates and whether the premises have the right planning use with the council. Also check shop, stock and public liability insurance, consumer rights rules on faulty goods and returns, and qualifications for any gas, electrical or plumbing work if you offer fitting.