Smart devices and phone accessories shop

Local households, older people who want hands-on help, students and people needing a quick accessory or replacement.

Margin on products sold, plus paid setup sessions, data transfers and small add-on services such as screen protector fitting.

• Good knowledge of phones and smart home devices
• Patient, clear explanations for beginners
• Stock buying and basic bookkeeping

• Business rates and commercial lease terms, check what relief you may qualify for
• Shop and public liability insurance, plus stock cover
• Consumer rights rules on returns and faulty goods
• Check chargers and electrical items carry UK safety marking, and avoid counterfeit stock
• Registration for WEEE (electrical waste) obligations may apply to sellers of electronics, check the current rules
• Stock tied up in items that quickly go out of date

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £8,000 to £40,000, depending on the premises, the lease terms and how much stock you buy. Stock can tie up cash if items quickly go out of date.

Check business rates, commercial lease terms and any relief you may qualify for. Also check consumer rights rules on returns and faulty goods, UK safety marking on chargers, WEEE obligations, and shop, public liability and stock insurance.

You need good knowledge of phones and smart home devices, patience to explain things clearly to beginners, and basic stock buying and bookkeeping skills. The shop typically needs around 35 hours a week at minimum.