Local Packaging Supply Store and Delivery

Local manufacturers, food producers, e-commerce sellers, moving and storage companies, and shops that pack orders every week.

You sell at a markup over wholesale prices. Regular accounts with repeat orders, delivery fees and custom-size or printed packaging add to revenue.

• Inventory and ordering
• Sales and relationship building
• Customer service
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check your city or county for a business license and zoning rules for retail or warehouse use
• Check your state's sales tax registration and how resale certificates work for business customers
• General liability and commercial property insurance, plus workers' compensation if you hire
• Stock ties up cash and space, so start with fast-moving items
• Check fire code rules for storing large amounts of cardboard and plastic
• Delivery needs a van or truck, with the right commercial auto insurance

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $20,000 to $100,000, depending on your premises, stock levels and any delivery vehicle. Stock ties up cash and space, so starting with fast-moving items can help.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your customer base, product range and how often local businesses reorder. Treat these as estimates, not guarantees.

Check your city or county for a business license and zoning rules for retail or warehouse use, plus fire code rules for storing cardboard and plastic. Also check sales tax registration, resale certificates, insurance, and commercial auto cover for delivery.