Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 18, 2020 12:54 pm My brother is looking to start a side business selling construction materials such as plastic film, concrete chairs, mesh, growies, stakes etc, using Facebook market and online platforms. He has been working as a bricklayer the past few years but wants to build on that. Do you think it is better to import the materials from overseas or source locally, he doesn't know where to source them locally at a competitive wholesale price, he thinks shipping it from china is better option. Re: start up building materials business 5Dec 22, 2020 8:45 am You could ship from China. But you could run into significant delays and increased shipping costs due to covid. There is a huge push for Australian made products. If you can, where possible source Aus suppliers you would be less exposed to stock shortages from overseas. Re: start up building materials business 7Dec 23, 2020 10:11 am Not in particular. Why don't you focus on one niche line of products first, instead of trying to source the whole lot. Then once you get some runs on the board within that niche, expand into another. Just my two cents, that's how I would tackle it if I were in your shoes. That's a fantastic result! Happy you got it sorted out. cheers Simeon 6 8630 in the stormwater pit or the drain? Those dont look like theyd fit in the drain. Separately, the pits do get stuff in them during the course of the build. For the most… 1 7928 Thanks for your reply. I will just wait and see I guess. Trying to get some more information from our builder. 9 30235 |