Online fire alarm trade supplier

Small electrical and fire alarm installers, maintenance firms, facilities managers, landlords and housing providers.

You buy at trade price and sell at a margin. Repeat orders from installers and maintenance contracts are usually worth more than one-off buyers.

• Understanding fire alarm products and how they are used
• Selling to trade customers
• Organising orders, stock and deliveries
• Clear customer service

• Check that products meet the relevant standards (such as BS EN 54) and carry the right UK marking
• Check supplier terms for drop-shipping, minimum orders and returns
• Product liability and public liability insurance, and ask an adviser what cover you need
• Do not give system design advice unless you are properly qualified, and point customers to a competent professional
• Offering credit to trade customers carries a risk of late payment, so check accounts before you do
• Large wholesalers compete on price, so a clear niche or better service matters

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on your website, stock approach and supplier terms. Check supplier terms for drop-shipping, minimum orders and returns, and ask an adviser what insurance cover you need.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on your customer base and product range. Large wholesalers compete on price, so a clear niche or better service matters.

Check that products meet the relevant standards (such as BS EN 54) and carry the right UK marking. Check product liability and public liability insurance. Do not give system design advice unless you are properly qualified.