Start an online archery store with a home workshop

Club archers and hobbyists who want advice and good service, plus beginners who need help choosing their first kit.

Margin on online product sales, plus fees for tuning, string fitting, arrow building and setup sessions. Bundled starter packs for beginners can lift the average order.

• Strong archery equipment knowledge
• Bow tuning and arrow building
• Basic online shop setup and photos
• Packing and posting orders

• Rules on selling and posting bows and some archery products can differ by state and territory, so check with your state authority and Australia Post or your courier
• Council approval may be needed for customers visiting a home workshop
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and cover for stock at home
• Returns, warranty and consumer law obligations for online sales
• Registering an ABN and checking when GST registration applies

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stock, website setup and workshop tools. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range and how many tuning jobs you take.

Rules on selling and posting bows and some archery products can differ by state and territory. Check with your state authority and Australia Post or your courier. Also check consumer law obligations on returns and warranties, plus council approval for customer visits.

The estimate is at least around 8 hours a week, covering orders, packing, photos and tuning appointments. Strong equipment knowledge, bow tuning, arrow building and basic online shop skills all help you run it.