Workwear and uniform supplier for local firms

Small businesses, cafes, trades firms, nurseries, sports clubs and schools that need clothing for staff, members or pupils.

You buy at trade price and sell at a markup, plus a charge for logo setup and branding. Repeat orders from regular customers as staff change or numbers grow.

• Selling and following up leads
• Organised with orders and deadlines
• Good with sizes, quantities and pricing

• Check the wholesaler's terms on returns, as made-to-order and branded items usually cannot be sent back
• Take a deposit on branded orders so you are not left with stock nobody collects
• Check whether you need to register for VAT as your turnover grows
• Check the rules on school uniform suppliers, as schools often have approved suppliers or tender processes
• Check any condition in your tenancy or mortgage about running a business from home

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on samples, branding partners and any initial stock. These are estimates, and you can run it from home without holding much stock at first.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on how many customers you win and the size of their orders. This is an estimate of revenue, before the cost of the clothing and branding.

Check your wholesaler's returns terms, as branded items usually cannot be sent back, and take deposits on branded orders. Also check VAT registration as turnover grows, school uniform supplier rules, and any tenancy or mortgage conditions on home business.