Online table tennis equipment store

Club and social players, parents buying for juniors, schools, and clubs restocking balls and nets.

Markup on products bought wholesale, plus extras like custom bat assembly, bulk club deals and string-free accessories such as cases and edge tape.

• Knowing table tennis gear well enough to advise
• Setting up and running an online shop
• Customer service and answering questions
• Basic stock and postage management

• You will need an ABN, and check when you must register for GST
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, repairs and product descriptions, so check your obligations
• Check the rules on International Table Tennis Federation approved equipment before you claim products are tournament legal
• Tying up cash in stock, so start with a small range
• Check whether your council requires approval to run a home-based business, especially if you store stock at home
• Check insurance for stock and product liability

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your opening stock, website setup and insurance. Starting with a small range helps avoid tying up cash in stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range, prices and how many customers you reach. Estimates start at about 8 hours a week.

Check ABN and GST registration, Australian Consumer Law obligations on refunds and product descriptions, and International Table Tennis Federation rules before claiming tournament-legal gear. Also check council rules for home storage, and insurance for stock.