Software licence reseller for local businesses

Small firms, charities, clubs and sole traders who want one trusted supplier rather than buying from many websites.

Margin on each licence or subscription sold, with repeat income from yearly renewals and multi-user orders.

• Understanding what small businesses need
• Selling and following up quotes
• Keeping track of renewals
• Explaining software in plain language

• Check each supplier's partner terms, as some have minimum order or sign-up conditions
• Make sure licences are genuine and correctly sized for the customer's use, to avoid compliance disputes
• Check whether you need professional indemnity or other business insurance
• Check data protection duties if you store customer details, including the ICO fee
• Renewal dates need careful tracking so customers do not lapse

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,000, depending on your supplier sign-ups, quoting tools and any insurance. This is an estimate, so check each supplier's terms and your own costs.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many small firms you supply and the licences they renew. Treat it as an estimate, starting from about 8 hours a week.

Check each supplier's partner terms, as some have minimum order or sign-up conditions. Also make sure licences are genuine and correctly sized, check whether you need professional indemnity or other insurance, and the ICO fee if you store customer details.