Start an online surf gear store

Surfers and beginners across Australia who want convenient delivery and good prices.

Margin on products sold, with extra from bundles such as beginner packs. Drop-ship or supplier-fulfilled lines can cut the stock you carry.

• Surfing knowledge to choose good products
• Basic online shop setup
• Photography and product descriptions
• Order packing and customer service

• Get an ABN and check when you must register for GST
• Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, returns and product claims
• Check council approval if you store stock or run the business from home
• Shipping costs eating into margins on bulky items like boards
• Product liability insurance for the goods you sell

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $12,000, depending on your stock range, online shop setup and photography. Treat this as a guide and price up your first order of stock before you launch.

Check ABN and GST registration, Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds, returns and product claims, whether your council needs to approve storing stock or running the business from home, and product liability insurance for the goods you sell.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on range and marketing. Plan on at least about 8 hours a week. Shipping costs can eat into margins on bulky items like boards.