Starting an Industrial Supplies Business

If you are starting an industrial supplies business, you will have to develop a comprehensive business plan. Since there are many products that you can sell, you will have to pick the one that are mostly needed in your local area.

Find a good location and start advertising. Soon, you can start earning profits.

Determining the Products to Sell before Starting an Industrial Supplies Business

Starting an industrial supplies business can be very easy especially if you have a comprehensive business plan that covers your business objectives, the strategies that you will use to achieve such goals or objectives, the budget and an effective marketing plan. The plan can also include financials for the projections just in case you are going to submit it for funding. Having a comprehensive plan will guide you through all the aspects of the business. Before you proceed any further, you will have to determine the products that you are going to sell.

There are so many industrial supplies that you can sell but you have to focus on the products that you like. Among the products that you can sell are can liners, bags, janitorial supply, chemicals supply, safety supply, facilities maintenance, carpet and floor care, food service, brushes, brooms, mops, paper, dispensers, material or storage handling, waste receptacles, and many others. Once you’ve decided on the product lines that you are going to sell, you will have to find a reputable supplier. You can sell different brands and items as long as they are saleable.

Starting an Industrial Supplies Business and Advertising

Advertising is very important and if you want others to know more about your business. You can send out newsletters, flyers, business cards, advertise in magazines and online ads if you are maintaining a business website. You have to advertise properly to attract your target market. Start looking for an ideal location for your business. You can choose a store that is located near hardware stores, and other similar stores. The store should be welcoming to customers and you have to arrange the products by category. For instance, you can divide the store in different categories like janitorial supply, food service, etc. You can also arrange the products by price range.

After finding the right location, you can now get the needed license. You can obtain it from the local government agency or county office concerned. You may be required to pay certain fees and accomplish some forms. It’s better to manage a legal business so that you can operate freely. You can also establish a business website so that you can access the global market. If funding is a problem, you can use the business plan to get the needed capital. What are you waiting for? Start placing your orders and arrange the products in your store. You can setup a price list and hire some extra help so that you can easily serve the customers.

10 Comments

  • Arun BR said on February 26, 2013
    Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Hi, I would like to start a business as an industrial supplier. Please help. Thanks!
  • praveen kumar said on August 3, 2013
    we started industrial supplier business TRICARE ENTERPRIESES in Hyderabad . We need funds urgently to get more business. I am looking for angel investor , please help me. Please contact 9848769655 or email:tricareentp@gmail.com. visit our firm in indiamart also
  • Dan Singh said on September 16, 2013
    i am starting a general engineering & industrial supplies business (DKS eng)i need funds urgently to open the business in Durban KZN i have all my machines & equipment
  • gajendra kumar dharmapal said on October 8, 2014
    dear sir, i want to start business in industrial field, like supplies the light, heavy equipments and also take tenders to make new plants and maintenance side but i have no money so please help me how can i am starts following thanks
  • Amanda Joseph said on April 19, 2015
    I want to start a business in Health and Safety as a safety consultant and suppling HSE officers. Please help me in writing a business proposal. Thanks in advance.
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  • vinay chauhan said on July 2, 2017
    Hi, I would like to start a business as an industrial supplier. Please help. Thanks!
  • Bikas Sharma said on December 27, 2018
    Hi, I am thinking to start food and dairy industrial supplies busines from my residential house which is located in a town planning which is not so big. Is this possible to run those business from same area? Will you please suggest me regarding my ideas?
  • Saurabh Joshi said on May 29, 2019
    Hello, I want to start industrial supplies and engineering services business, please guide me in this regard. How to start this business and what are the minimum legal requirements?
  • Mithilesh Mishra said on May 20, 2020
    I am going to start my business as an industrial supplier in Lucknow, UP nearby areas pls suggest to me the best way to keep my business and plans on track for growth. Mail id- mithileshmishra.16@gmail.com

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