Current wholesale/retail markup on technology?

[Cloy]

I currently do technology/communication consulting, mostly for
education and nonprofits.

I occasionally need to make purchases for my clients (routers,
software, cables, servers). So far, I've just been paying retail (and
sales tax) and billing customers what I pay. That's worked okay, as I
make the most with consulting hours, but I'm starting to do more of
this.

I'm considering applying for a sales tax license so I can buy
wholesale.

Unfortunately, I don't know what kind of discount to expect on
technology goods from a wholesaler. (And, of course, wholesalers aren't
very forthcoming with this information.)

I run a small operation -- just me and some subcontractors for
networking and programming.

I'm trying to do the ROI. If I'm looking at a 1% or 2% wholesale
discount, it might not make sense to spend the time/effort to mess
around with paying sales tax. If the mark-up is higher, it might.

Can anyone provide some insight into this issue?

Excelsior! -Cloy

[Wayne Sallee]

What's the monthly dollar amount that you are selling of
said supplies?

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets

Post by Cloy
I currently do technology/communication consulting, mostly for
education and nonprofits.
I occasionally need to make purchases for my clients (routers,
software, cables, servers). So far, I've just been paying retail (and
sales tax) and billing customers what I pay. That's worked okay, as I
make the most with consulting hours, but I'm starting to do more of
this.
I'm considering applying for a sales tax license so I can buy
wholesale.
Unfortunately, I don't know what kind of discount to expect on
technology goods from a wholesaler. (And, of course, wholesalers aren't
very forthcoming with this information.)
I run a small operation -- just me and some subcontractors for
networking and programming.
I'm trying to do the ROI. If I'm looking at a 1% or 2% wholesale
discount, it might not make sense to spend the time/effort to mess
around with paying sales tax. If the mark-up is higher, it might.
Can anyone provide some insight into this issue?
Excelsior! -Cloy

[Cloy]

I'd say an average of $250 to $350 per month right now... but that
amount is increasing steadily.

-Cloy

Post by Wayne Sallee
What's the monthly dollar amount that you are selling of
said supplies?
Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets

Post by Cloy
I currently do technology/communication consulting, mostly for
education and nonprofits.
I occasionally need to make purchases for my clients (routers,
software, cables, servers). So far, I've just been paying retail (and
sales tax) and billing customers what I pay. That's worked okay, as I
make the most with consulting hours, but I'm starting to do more of
this.
I'm considering applying for a sales tax license so I can buy
wholesale.
Unfortunately, I don't know what kind of discount to expect on
technology goods from a wholesaler. (And, of course, wholesalers aren't
very forthcoming with this information.)
I run a small operation -- just me and some subcontractors for
networking and programming.
I'm trying to do the ROI. If I'm looking at a 1% or 2% wholesale
discount, it might not make sense to spend the time/effort to mess
around with paying sales tax. If the mark-up is higher, it might.
Can anyone provide some insight into this issue?
Excelsior! -Cloy