Office and café coffee machine reseller

Offices, coworking spaces, small cafés, gyms, dealerships and other workplaces that want a better coffee setup.

Profit margin on machines and accessories, monthly lease or rental fees, and recurring supplies like filters, cleaning products and descaler.

• Consultative selling
• Organizing orders and deliveries
• Basic product knowledge of commercial brewers and espresso machines

• General liability and product liability insurance
• Sales tax registration and resale certificate rules, check with your state revenue department
• Leasing or financing machines may involve extra contracts and credit risk, check with an advisor
• Home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules if you store stock at home
• Make sure machines meet safety and sanitation standards your local health department expects, such as NSF or UL listings

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on whether you hold stock, your demo equipment and your marketing. These are estimates, so check distributor terms before ordering.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many machines you sell or lease and the size of your customers. Results vary with your local contacts and sales effort.

Check sales tax registration and resale certificate rules with your state revenue department, and look into general liability and product liability insurance. Also check any home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules, and the safety and sanitation standards your local health department expects.