Online industrial vacuum and filter reseller

Small workshops, contractors, facility managers and cleaning companies that want to order online and get advice.

The difference between your price and your supplier's price on machines and consumables. Filters and parts bring repeat orders.

• Product knowledge and clear written advice
• Basic website and online listing skills
• Customer service by phone and email
• Order and supplier management

• Check whether your state requires sales tax registration and how it applies to online orders
• Product liability and general liability insurance, especially if you recommend equipment for hazardous dust
• Thin margins on large machines, so check supplier pricing rules and any minimum advertised price policies
• Freight shipping costs and returns for heavy equipment can eat your profit
• Working from home with stock may need a home occupation permit, and you should check your HOA or lease rules

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your website, any small stock you hold, and supplier arrangements. These are estimates, so confirm supplier pricing rules before you build your product range.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the products you list, your pricing and how many orders you win. Margins on large machines can be thin, and freight and returns can eat into profit.

Check whether your state requires sales tax registration and how it applies to online orders. Look into product and general liability insurance, especially for hazardous dust advice. Also check minimum advertised price policies and any home occupation, HOA or lease rules.