Home-Based commercial seating reseller

Office managers, fit-out contractors, venue operators, schools, councils and hospitality businesses.

A margin between the trade price and your quote, plus a project management or delivery charge on larger orders.

• Sales and relationship building
• Organising orders, delivery and fitters
• Reading specifications and comparing products

• Check your home insurance, tenancy or mortgage terms allow you to run a business from home and receive samples or deliveries
• Product liability and public liability insurance, and check what your subcontractors carry
• Make sure the seating meets any fire safety or accessibility requirements the client specifies
• Agree who is responsible for damaged or late deliveries in writing, with suppliers and with clients
• Large orders tie up cash, so use deposits and check supplier payment terms

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on samples, insurance and how you set up your home office. These are estimates, so check your own supplier and insurance quotes.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £5,000, depending on the size and number of orders you win. Large orders can tie up cash, so check supplier payment terms and ask clients for deposits.

Check your home insurance, tenancy or mortgage terms allow business use and deliveries. Check product and public liability cover, what your subcontractors carry, and that seating meets any fire safety or accessibility requirements the client specifies.