Print equipment and spare parts reseller

Print shops, sign makers, schools, small offices and hobby-to-pro print businesses looking for equipment and parts at a fair price with helpful advice.

The margin between trade price and selling price on machines and parts, plus optional paid delivery, setup help and ongoing consumables orders.

• Product knowledge of printing kit
• Sales and quoting
• Organising orders and supplier relationships

• Dealer agreements may limit pricing, territory or how you can advertise, so read terms before signing
• Public liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer needs for selling equipment
• Rules on selling and taking back electrical equipment, including WEEE obligations, check with your local Trading Standards
• Delivery of heavy machines, damage in transit and returns policy
• Registering for VAT if turnover passes the threshold

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on how much stock you hold and what your suppliers require. These are estimates, so check dealer terms and delivery costs before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your customers, the products you sell and your pricing. This is an estimate, and the idea assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check dealer agreements, which may limit pricing, territory or advertising. Check insurance needs, rules on selling and taking back electrical equipment including WEEE (ask Trading Standards), and whether you must register for VAT if turnover passes the threshold.