Snowboard shop in a snow town or city

Snowboarders and holidaymakers heading to the snow, locals, school and club groups, and people replacing worn or lost gear.

Retail margin on gear and clothing, with extras like accessories, wax and sale-season clearances. Most sales fall in the lead-up to and during winter.

• Product knowledge and fitting advice
• Retail sales and customer service
• Buying, pricing and stock control

• Short snow season means rent and wages must be covered through quiet months
• A poor season can hurt sales, so keep some cash in reserve
• Check lease terms, council approvals and shop fit-out rules in your area
• Public liability and stock insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff
• Australian Consumer Law applies to returns and faulty goods

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your location, lease and fit-out, and how much stock you carry. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own premises and range.

Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on location, range and how the snow season goes. The season is short, so rent and wages must be covered through quiet months. Expect about 40 hours a week or more.

Check lease terms, council approvals and shop fit-out rules in your area. Look at public liability and stock insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff. Australian Consumer Law applies to returns and faulty goods.