Online baseball gear store

Players, parents of junior players, clubs and teams, mostly in areas where local shops don't stock baseball gear.

You buy at wholesale and sell at retail, so your income is the margin on each item. Team and club bulk orders add bigger sales.

• Knowing baseball gear and sizing
• Basic website and photo skills
• Customer service and packing orders

• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold, and check how GST applies to imported stock
• Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds and guarantees apply to online sales, so write clear policies
• Check customs and biosecurity requirements if you import, especially for wooden bats
• Some brands limit who can sell their products, so check supplier terms
• Sales may peak around the local season, so plan your cash flow

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website and whether you import. Some lines can be sent direct from suppliers to reduce what you hold.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, marketing and the time of year. Sales may peak around the local season, so plan your cash flow.

Things to check: GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold and how GST applies to imported stock, Australian Consumer Law refund policies, customs and biosecurity rules for imports (especially wooden bats), and supplier terms.