Local copier paper and toner delivery

Small offices, estate agents, solicitors, schools, copy shops and print shops in your area.

Mark-up on products, plus minimum order values or a small delivery charge. Regular account customers who reorder monthly make income more predictable.

• Confident approaching businesses and building relationships
• Organised with stock, orders and delivery routes
• Basic knowledge of common copiers and printers

• Paper is heavy, so plan safe lifting and check your vehicle's load limits
• Check your motor insurance covers carrying goods for business
• Public liability insurance, and stock cover if you store goods away from home
• Offering credit terms to businesses can lead to late payment, so check customers before agreeing
• Running a business or storing stock at home may need permission from a landlord, lender or council

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on your stock, where you store it and whether you deliver by car or van. Check your insurance covers carrying goods for business.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many local offices and print shops you supply. Offering credit terms can lead to late payment, so check customers first.

Check your motor insurance covers carrying goods for business, and that your vehicle's load limits suit heavy paper. Also check public liability and stock cover, and whether a landlord, lender or council must approve storing stock at home.