Small warehouse furniture wholesaler

Independent furniture shops, hotels, restaurants, landlords furnishing multiple properties, and interior designers.

You buy in larger quantities at lower unit prices and sell at a trade margin. Repeat orders from regular customers give steadier income.

• Buying and negotiating
• Stock control
• Sales and account management
• Arranging delivery and logistics

• Check you have the right planning use for the unit and what your lease allows
• Stock insurance, public liability and product liability, plus employer's liability once you hire
• Imported goods bring customs, VAT and product safety rules, so check what applies to your items
• Upholstered furniture has to meet UK fire safety rules, so check labelling and supplier evidence
• Trade customers often ask for credit terms, so check new buyers and chase late payments
• Unsold stock ties up cash, so start with a small, proven range
• Check when you must register for VAT

Startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the size of your unit, how much stock you buy and your insurance and delivery set-up. These are estimates, so starting with a small, proven range may help.

Monthly revenue is typically around £10,000 to £40,000, depending on your range, order sizes and how many trade customers you win. This is revenue rather than profit, and unsold stock ties up cash. These figures are estimates.

Check the planning use of your unit and what your lease allows. Upholstered furniture has to meet UK fire safety rules, so check labelling and supplier evidence. If you import, check customs, VAT and product safety rules, and when you must register for VAT.