Hunting and outdoor gear shop

Recreational hunters, campers, fishers, four-wheel-drivers and farmers or rural locals who want hard-wearing outdoor gear.

Retail margin on products sold in store, plus extras like gear fitting advice, boot and optics bundles, and local hunting group orders.

• Good product knowledge of hunting and outdoor gear
• Stock buying and inventory control
• Friendly, honest customer service
• Basic bookkeeping and GST handling

• Selling firearms, ammunition or some firearm parts needs a state firearms dealer licence and strict storage rules. Check with your state's firearms authority before stocking any of them
• Rules on knives, bows, crossbows, spotlights and similar items differ by state and territory, so check what you can sell and to whom
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus insurance for stock and theft
• Lease commitments and slow-moving seasonal stock can tie up cash
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration is required once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $150,000, depending on the premises, lease and how much stock you carry. Lease commitments and slow-moving seasonal stock can tie up cash.

Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on location, product range and the season. Remember this is revenue before stock, lease and other costs.

Selling firearms, ammunition or some firearm parts needs a state firearms dealer licence, so check with your state authority first. Also check rules on knives, bows and spotlights, insurance, and ABN and GST registration.