Table tennis specialty shop

Players of all levels, families buying home tables, clubs, schools, workplaces and community centres.

Margin on equipment and tables, plus bat assembly, delivery and installation of tables, and bulk supply to clubs and schools.

• Strong table tennis knowledge
• Retail and stock control
• Selling and customer service
• Managing a budget and lease

• Lease terms and rent, which are the biggest ongoing cost
• Large tables take space and are costly to hold as stock
• Check council approval for the premises and signage
• Public liability and stock insurance, and workers compensation if you hire staff
• You will need an ABN, and check when you must register for GST
• Niche demand, so check there are enough players and clubs nearby

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on premises, fit-out and how much stock you hold. Large tables are costly to hold as stock, and rent is the biggest ongoing cost, so budget carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on location, stock range and how well your online store sells. These are estimates, not guarantees, and rent and stock costs come out of that revenue.

Check your lease terms, council approval for the premises and signage, and insurance such as public liability and stock cover, plus workers compensation if you hire staff. You will need an ABN, and check when to register for GST.