Online sports gear and club supplier

Clubs, schools, coaches and players who want advice and reliable supply.

Mark-up on products, bulk orders for clubs and schools, and team packs, with low overheads compared with a shop.

• Knowledge of your chosen sport
• Online selling and basic marketing
• Organising orders and stock
• Relationship building with clubs

• Council approval may be needed for a home-based business, and for storing stock at home, so check locally
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds and product safety, check what applies to you
• Postage costs and returns eating into margins
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy, how you set up your website or marketplace listings, and your insurance. Focusing on one or two sports can keep early stock spending lower.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your chosen sports, how many clubs and schools you supply and your online sales. Postage and returns can eat into margins, so revenue is not the same as profit.

Check whether your council requires approval for a home-based business and for storing stock at home. Also check public liability and product liability insurance, Australian Consumer Law on refunds and product safety, and ABN and GST registration.