Local office supply delivery service

Small offices, medical and dental practices, schools, churches, nonprofits and home-office workers who want reliable local delivery.

Margin on products sold, often through repeat orders or standing weekly or monthly accounts. A minimum order or delivery fee helps cover your driving time.

• Organizing stock and orders
• Reliable, friendly communication
• Basic selling to local businesses

• Storing stock at home may need a home occupation permit and must respect HOA or lease rules, check with your city or county
• Sales tax registration and resale certificate rules, check your state's requirements
• General liability insurance, and commercial auto cover if you use a vehicle for business, check with your insurer
• Online sellers can undercut you on price, so focus on convenience, service and local relationships
• Large toner or paper orders can tie up cash, so ask for payment on delivery or set up prepaid accounts at first

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you carry, whether you rent storage and how you set up ordering. These are estimates, so consider prepaid accounts to limit cash tied up in stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how many local business accounts you win and their order sizes. These are estimates only. Online sellers can undercut on price, so focus on convenience and service.

Check whether storing stock at home needs a home occupation permit, and review HOA or lease rules. Also check sales tax registration and resale certificate rules in your state, general liability insurance, and commercial auto cover if you use a vehicle for business.