Online hose and fittings reseller

Plumbers, landscapers, farmers, small manufacturers, workshops and homeowners with bigger projects.

Markup on each item sold, with higher margins on cut-to-length hose and bundled fittings. Repeat trade accounts add steady orders.

• Learning product specs and compatibility
• Online selling and basic photography
• Organized stock and order handling

• Check your state's sales tax registration and resale certificate rules
• Product liability and general liability insurance, especially for pressure-rated or fuel hoses
• Check HOA, lease and zoning rules before storing stock at home, and whether a home occupation permit applies
• Wrong-size or wrong-rating orders lead to returns, so give clear product specs and a return policy
• Heavy hose reels cost a lot to ship, so check shipping costs before pricing

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, whether you ship some items straight from your supplier, and how you set up your website or marketplace listings.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on your product range, how many trade customers you win, and your pricing. These are estimates, not guarantees, and revenue is not the same as profit.

Check your state's sales tax registration and resale certificate rules, and ask about product liability and general liability insurance, especially for pressure-rated or fuel hoses. Also check HOA, lease and zoning rules before storing stock at home.