Small laser cutter and engraver reseller

Small workshops, sign makers, makerspaces, schools and colleges, product makers and small manufacturers.

A margin on each machine sold, plus repeat sales of consumables, spare parts, extraction kit and training or set-up services.

• Understanding laser machines and what they can cut
• Clear technical explanations for non-experts
• Online selling and customer service
• Handling supplier and import paperwork

• Machines should meet UK product safety and electrical rules and carry the right markings, so check what applies with Trading Standards or the supplier
• Laser safety classes and guidance on use, enclosure and fume extraction, so you can advise buyers properly
• If you import directly, check customs, duty, VAT and electrical waste (WEEE) obligations
• Warranty, returns and after-sales repairs, which can cost you time and money
• Cosmetic and medical lasers have separate rules and may need licensing, so check before selling them
• Stock tied up in expensive machines, so consider ordering to order at first

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on how much stock or how many demo units you buy and how you set up your online shop. These are estimates, and ordering to order at first may keep costs lower.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on how many machines and accessories you sell and at what price. This is revenue rather than profit, and these figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check that machines meet UK product safety and electrical rules and carry the right markings, using Trading Standards or your supplier. Also check laser safety guidance, and customs, duty, VAT and WEEE obligations if you import. Cosmetic and medical lasers have separate rules.