Local laser equipment dealer with demo space

Local fabricators, sign makers, woodworking and metal shops, schools, labs and small manufacturers that want in-person advice and support.

Dealer margin on machine sales, recurring sales of lenses, filters and materials, plus paid installation, training and service visits.

• Technical understanding of laser systems
• Consultative selling to business customers
• Basic inventory and cash flow management

• Demo machines and stock tie up a lot of cash, so check financing and dealer terms carefully
• Lasers must meet federal laser safety rules (FDA CDRH), check compliance with your suppliers
• Check general liability and product liability insurance, plus workers' compensation if you hire
• Fire safety and ventilation in a space with running lasers, check with your local fire marshal
• Medical laser sales and servicing are tightly regulated, so check federal and state rules before offering them

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your demo machines, consumables stock, premises and insurance. These are estimates, so check financing and dealer terms carefully before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on how many machines you sell and the training and service you offer. This is an estimate of sales, not profit.

Check that your suppliers' lasers meet federal laser safety rules (FDA CDRH). Also check liability insurance and workers' compensation if you hire, fire safety and ventilation with your local fire marshal, and rules on medical laser sales.