Mobile workwear supplier for local crews

Local contractors, construction crews, landscaping firms, farms, warehouses and municipal or small industrial employers.

Wholesale-to-retail markup on repeat crew orders, plus replacement orders as clothing wears out and new staff join.

• Sales and relationship building
• Knowing which gear suits which trade
• Organising stock, sizes and deliveries

• General liability and commercial auto insurance, check with an insurance broker
• Tied-up cash in stock, especially sizes that don't sell
• Home storage may need a home occupation permit and must respect HOA or lease rules
• Selling clothing for specific hazards means getting the standards right, so verify labels and ratings

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your sample range, the starting stock you keep at home and how you equip your van. Cash can get tied up in sizes that don't sell, so plan for that.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many local crews and employers you sign up and how large their orders are. Plan for at least 15 hours a week of selling, ordering and delivering.

Check general liability and commercial auto insurance with an insurance broker. Home storage may need a home occupation permit and must respect HOA or lease rules. For clothing aimed at specific hazards, verify labels and ratings.