Concrete paver and block dealer, no yard needed

Small contractors, landscapers and homeowners who want help choosing products and quantities without driving to a yard.

You earn the difference between the dealer price and what you charge, plus a delivery fee, and sometimes a design or takeoff fee.

• Reading plans and estimating quantities
• Sales and follow-up
• Organizing orders and delivery dates
• Clear communication with suppliers and customers

• Sales tax registration and resale certificates, check with your state's tax agency
• Local business license and home occupation rules if you work from home, check your city or county and any HOA or lease
• Damaged pallets, wrong quantities and color or batch mismatches, so agree return and claim terms with suppliers in writing
• Delivery freight costs and site access, make sure customers can receive heavy pallets
• General liability insurance and a clear contract on who is responsible once product is delivered

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your setup, tools for quoting and ordering, and how you market to customers. Because you hold no stock, costs are usually lower than running a yard.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many jobs you quote and win. That is revenue, not profit. Delivery freight costs and site access can affect how competitive your quotes are.

Check sales tax registration and resale certificates with your state's tax agency. Also check your local business license and home occupation rules, plus any HOA or lease limits if you work from home, and consider general liability insurance.