Online skate shop and custom builds

Skaters outside big cities, parents buying first boards, and riders wanting a specific custom setup.

Margin on parts and gear, plus an assembly fee or bundled price for custom complete boards.

• Skateboard setup and assembly
• Online store setup
• Photography and social media
• Packing and customer service

• Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business and where stock can be stored
• Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, returns and product descriptions
• Postage costs on bulky boards, build them into your prices
• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies
• Insurance for stock and products, ask a broker about product liability

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on stock levels, your online store setup, tools and insurance. These are estimates. Build postage costs for bulky boards into your prices from the start.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, marketing and how many custom builds you sell. These are estimates of revenue, and you can start from about 8 hours a week.

Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business and where stock can be stored. Also check Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, returns and product descriptions, ABN and GST registration, and insurance for stock and products.