Online bar and restaurant furniture supplier

New and existing cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, takeaways and hotels, plus fit-out firms and interior designers.

You add a margin to the supplier's trade price. Larger multi-item orders and repeat business from fit-out firms bring in more than one-off sales. Delivery and bespoke finishes can be charged for.

• Sales and quoting
• Building or managing a simple website
• Good with suppliers and delivery logistics

• Upholstered furniture usually has to meet UK fire safety rules, so check the regulations and ask suppliers for evidence of compliance
• Check how consumer and business customer rights apply to returns and damaged deliveries
• Large items are easily damaged in transit, so agree who is responsible with each supplier
• Public liability and product liability insurance are worth checking
• Supplier lead times and price changes can affect your promises to customers
• Check whether and when you need to register for VAT

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on your website, the range you choose and whether suppliers ship direct so you hold little stock. Treat these as estimates and check supplier terms before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on your range, pricing and how many hospitality customers you win. That is revenue before supplier costs, delivery and other expenses.

Upholstered furniture usually has to meet UK fire safety rules, so check the regulations and ask suppliers for compliance evidence. Also check consumer and business customer rights on returns, transit damage, insurance, and when to register for VAT.