Local sportswear shop with fitting advice and club links

Walk-in shoppers, runners, gym-goers, parents buying junior sport gear and local clubs.

Retail margin on clothing and footwear, plus sales to teams and gyms. Sales events and end-of-season clearances help move stock.

• Retail and stock management
• Product knowledge and fitting advice
• Local marketing and community links

• Lease terms and fit-out costs, ideally get advice before signing
• Stock investment and unsold seasonal lines tie up cash
• Check council requirements for signage and shop use
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, plus public liability and contents insurance
• Register an ABN and check GST registration requirements

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your lease, fit-out and how much stock you buy. Stock investment and unsold seasonal lines can tie up cash, so it helps to plan your buying carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your location, product range and how well you connect with local clubs and shoppers. This is revenue before costs. Expect to work at least about 40 hours a week.

Check your lease terms and fit-out costs, ideally with advice before signing. Check council requirements for signage and shop use. Look at workers compensation once you hire, plus public liability and contents insurance, and register an ABN and check GST.