Beachside or tourist-area kite shop

Tourists, families on holiday, locals with kids, and kite hobbyists who want to see gear before buying.

Retail margin on products sold in the shop. Many owners also sell online to smooth out quiet seasons, and add small repair or spare-part sales.

• Customer service and friendly selling
• Choosing stock and managing ordering
• Basic bookkeeping and till work
• Knowing how to fly and set up kites

• Lease terms: check length, rent reviews and exit options carefully, ideally with advice from a solicitor
• Strong seasonality and weather dependence, which can make some months very quiet
• Public liability and contents insurance
• Council approval for shop use and signage, which differs by area
• Workers compensation insurance and award wages once you hire staff, so check with your state scheme and the Fair Work Ombudsman
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $80,000, depending on the shop's size and location, the fit-out and how much stock you carry. These are estimates only, so get quotes and check lease terms.

Check lease length, rent reviews and exit options, ideally with advice from a solicitor. Check council approval for shop use and signage, public liability and contents insurance, and workers compensation and award wages if you hire. Also check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $22,000, depending on location, foot traffic and the season. The business is strongly seasonal and weather dependent, so some months can be very quiet. The estimate assumes at least about 35 hours a week.