Online dairy parts and consumables supplier

Dairy farms, farm managers and small independent service engineers who want quick delivery and fair prices without waiting for a dealer.

A margin on each item sold, repeat orders from regular customers, and delivery charges or free-delivery thresholds on larger baskets.

• Knowing dairy parts and which fit which machines
• Stock control and organisation
• Straightforward customer service by phone and email
• Basic online shop management

• Wrong-fit parts mean returns, so build clear compatibility checks into your listings
• Some dairy chemicals have storage, labelling and transport rules, so check what applies before stocking them
• Stock tying up cash and slow-selling lines
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check whether suppliers restrict who can sell their brands or price them online
• Check landlord, mortgage or council rules before storing stock at home

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on how much stock you hold and your online shop setup. Stock can tie up cash, especially slow-selling lines, so think carefully about which fast-moving lines to hold.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many farms and engineers you supply. Wrong-fit parts mean returns, so clear compatibility checks in your listings help protect your takings.

Check storage, labelling and transport rules for any dairy chemicals before stocking them, plus public liability and product liability insurance. Also check whether suppliers restrict who can sell or price their brands online, and any landlord, mortgage or council rules on home storage.