Online skate and protective gear shop

Hobby skaters, parents buying for kids, roller derby players and fitness skaters who want gear delivered.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail prices on each sale, plus extra from add-ons like protective gear, parts and bundles.

• Knowing skates, wheels and fit
• Basic online shop setup
• Customer service
• Organising stock and orders

• Register an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, returns and product guarantees, so check the rules
• Check whether product liability or public liability insurance is needed for what you sell
• Holding stock ties up cash, and sizing mistakes can lead to a lot of returns
• Safety claims on helmets and protective gear need care, so check any standards that apply

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold and your online store setup. Holding stock ties up cash, so these estimates are worth checking against your own plan.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, niche and how many orders you get. Estimates start from about 8 hours a week. Sizing mistakes can lead to returns that cut into earnings.

Check when you need to register for GST after getting an ABN, how Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, returns and guarantees, whether you need product or public liability insurance, and any standards that apply to safety claims on helmets.