Online bulk hygiene supplies shop

Small businesses, facilities managers, cleaning companies, landlords and community venues across the UK.

Margin on each order, with higher order values from bulk cases, subscriptions for repeat deliveries and shipping charges set to cover costs.

• Comfortable with online selling and basic website tools
• Stock and supplier management
• Clear customer communication

• Check storage costs and the cost of pallet deliveries before setting prices
• Product liability and public liability insurance, plus cover for stock
• Cleaning chemicals can have labelling and shipping rules, check with your supplier and HSE guidance
• Competition from big online suppliers, so a niche or fast local service may help
• VAT registration if your turnover passes the threshold, check with HMRC

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on stock levels, whether you rent a small unit or use a fulfilment partner, and website set-up. These are estimates, so check storage and pallet delivery costs before pricing.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on your product range, order sizes and how well you reach trade customers. Competition from big online suppliers is worth checking, so a niche or fast local service may help.

Check storage and pallet delivery costs, product liability and public liability insurance, plus stock cover. Cleaning chemicals can have labelling and shipping rules, so ask your supplier and read HSE guidance. Check with HMRC about VAT registration if turnover passes the threshold.