Online martial arts supply store

Students and parents buying for kids, regular practitioners, and clubs and schools ordering in bulk.

You buy at wholesale prices and sell at retail, with extra margin on club bulk orders, gradings packs and bundles such as a starter kit.

• Knowing martial arts gear and sizing
• Basic website and social media skills
• Organised stock and order handling

• Check whether you need council approval to run a business from home, especially if you hold stock there
• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds, sizing issues and faulty goods, so write clear returns policies
• Unsold stock in odd sizes can tie up cash, so start small
• Check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Product safety rules may apply to protective gear and children's items, so check with the ACCC

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website set-up, and whether suppliers ship direct to customers.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, marketing, pricing and how many clubs or regular customers you win. The estimate assumes about 8 or more hours a week.

Check whether you need council approval to run a business from home, especially if you store stock there. Check Australian Consumer Law on refunds and faulty goods, ACCC product safety rules for protective gear and children's items, and GST registration at the turnover threshold.