Indoor archery range and club

Members and casual shooters, beginners booking lessons, birthday parties and corporate groups, and school or youth groups.

Memberships, per-session fees, lesson packages, group and party bookings, and sales or hire of equipment.

• Archery coaching and range supervision
• Customer service and bookings
• Managing a lease, budget and casual staff

• Council planning or change-of-use approval and building requirements, which vary by council
• Public liability and property insurance that covers an archery venue, and workers compensation once you hire
• Lease terms, fit-out costs and a long wait before you cover your rent
• Safe range design, signage and supervision rules
• Working with Children Checks for staff and coaches
• Check your state's rules on weapons if you plan to stock or allow anything beyond standard bows

Estimates suggest typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and lane setup. Lease terms and fit-out costs matter, and there can be a long wait before revenue covers your rent.

Check council planning or change-of-use approval and building requirements, which vary by council. Also check public liability and property insurance for an archery venue, safe range design and supervision rules, and Working with Children Checks for staff.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on memberships, casual sessions, lessons and group bookings. The estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week of your time.