Indoor archery range

Individual shooters, beginners trying the sport, friends and families, corporate team events, birthday parties and school or youth groups.

Lane hire per hour or per session, beginner lessons and group packages, equipment hire, memberships and sales of arrows, targets and accessories.

• Archery coaching or instructing experience
• Safety-first mindset
• Customer service
• Organising bookings and groups

• Council planning and zoning approval for the premises, check before signing a lease
• Public liability insurance that specifically covers archery and instruction
• Range design and safety, including backstops, shooting rules and supervision, check with Archery Australia and your insurer
• Fit-out and lease costs before you have regular customers
• Signed waivers and extra care when running sessions for children, including Working with Children Checks where required in your state

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and lease terms. These are estimates only. Fit-out and lease costs fall before you have regular customers, so allow for that early.

Things to check include council planning and zoning approval before you sign a lease, public liability insurance covering archery and instruction, and range safety design with Archery Australia and your insurer. Also check Working with Children Checks where required in your state.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your location, lane pricing and how many group bookings you win. This is an estimate, not a guarantee. Plan on at least 30 hours a week to run it.