Fitness equipment wholesaler with a small unit

Gyms and leisure operators, fitness retailers, hotels, councils, schools, care homes and employers fitting out wellness rooms.

Margin between your bulk buying price and trade selling price. Larger orders, fit-out packages and delivery or installation can add extra income.

• Business-to-business sales
• Stock control and ordering
• Supplier negotiation
• Managing deliveries and basic logistics

• Startup costs are driven by initial stock, unit deposit and first months' rent, so budget for these before you commit to a lease
• Rent, business rates and the unit's permitted use, check with the landlord and your council
• Product safety rules, correct marking and relevant standards for commercial equipment
• Import duty, customs and VAT if you import, plus currency changes if you buy in other currencies
• Stock tied up in cash, slow-selling lines and storage costs
• Insurance for stock, public liability, product liability and employer's liability once you hire
• Safe manual handling and lifting of heavy equipment
• Credit risk if customers pay on account, consider checks and clear terms

Startup costs are typically around £60,000 to £200,000, depending on your initial stock, the unit deposit and the first months' rent. These are estimates. Budget for these costs before you commit to a lease.

Monthly revenue is typically around £8,000 to £40,000, depending on your stock range and how many gyms, retailers and facilities teams you supply. These are estimates. Slow-selling lines and storage costs can tie up cash.

Check rent, business rates and the unit's permitted use with the landlord and your council. Also check product safety rules and marking for commercial equipment, import duty, customs and VAT if you import, and safe manual handling of heavy items.