Mobile linoleum and vinyl flooring dealer

Homeowners who prefer an in-home consultation, landlords and property managers, and small contractors who want a reliable supplier.

Markup on the flooring and accessories you sell, often with a measuring or consultation fee that is credited against an order. Repeat contractor and landlord work builds steady income.

• Sales and friendly advice
• Accurate measuring and quoting
• Organizing orders and deliveries

• Check with your city or county for a business license, and whether a home occupation permit applies if you work from home
• Register for sales tax with your state and check how resale certificates work with your suppliers
• General liability insurance, plus commercial auto cover if you use a vehicle for work
• Measuring errors and damaged or wrong-batch deliveries can be costly, so confirm orders in writing and check deliveries on arrival
• If you offer installation, check whether your state requires a contractor license

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your sample range, vehicle and measuring tools. With no showroom rent, costs are estimates that mainly depend on how much you invest in samples and equipment.

Check with your city or county for a business license, and whether a home occupation permit applies. Also check state sales tax registration, supplier resale certificates, general liability and commercial auto insurance, and contractor license rules if you offer installation.

You need friendly sales advice, accurate measuring and quoting, and organized ordering and deliveries. Estimates assume about 15 or more hours a week. Measuring errors and wrong deliveries can be costly, so confirm orders in writing and check deliveries.