Commercial fridge reseller working from home

Restaurants, cafes, takeaways, pubs, convenience shops and caterers fitting out or replacing equipment.

You earn the margin between your trade price and the price you charge the customer, plus fees for delivery or arranging installation and warranty.

• Confident at selling and following up quotes
• Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• Organised with orders and deliveries

• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer needs for selling electrical goods
• Rules on selling electrical equipment, including WEEE take-back duties, check with your supplier and the relevant UK guidance
• Who is responsible for warranty claims, damaged deliveries and returns of heavy items
• Installation of units that use refrigerant gas should be done by a suitably qualified engineer, check F-gas requirements
• Customers who pay late, consider part payment upfront for large orders

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your trade terms, quoting tools and insurance. These are estimates, so confirm supplier terms and get insurance quotes before you commit to anything.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on how many units you sell and your customer base. This is an estimate rather than a promise, and late-paying customers can affect your cash flow.

Check what insurance you need for selling electrical goods, WEEE take-back duties, and who handles warranty claims and returns. Refrigerant installs should be done by a suitably qualified engineer, so check F-gas requirements with your supplier and the relevant UK guidance.