Online industrial tools and equipment reseller

Small workshops, builders, maintenance teams, farms and small factories that want to buy quickly online.

You buy at trade price and sell at a margin. Extra income can come from bundles, delivery charges and repeat orders from regular trade accounts.

• Knowing the tools or machinery you sell
• Online selling and product listings
• Good customer service and clear communication
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check that any equipment you sell meets UK safety marking requirements (such as UKCA or CE, depending on the product)
• Public liability and product liability insurance, so check what your insurer will cover
• Consumer and distance selling rules may apply if you sell to sole traders or the public, so check the guidance
• Returns, damaged deliveries and supplier delays can eat into small margins
• Heavy items need proper freight arrangements, so check carrier costs before listing

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on your shop or marketplace set-up and the range you list. Many products can ship direct from the wholesaler, so you may hold little or no stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on your range and how many trade buyers you reach. Returns, damaged deliveries and supplier delays can eat into small margins, so check your pricing carefully.

Check that equipment meets UK safety marking requirements (such as UKCA or CE, depending on the product). Check what public liability and product liability cover your insurer offers, and whether consumer and distance selling rules apply to your customers.