Online windsurf gear store

Beginners wanting affordable kit, intermediate sailors upgrading, and people selling or trading in old gear.

Margin on new accessories, and the gap between what you pay for used gear and what you sell it for. Optional local hire by arrangement.

• Knowing windsurfing gear and its value
• Photography and listing writing
• Packing and organising stock
• Customer communication

• Check whether your council requires approval to run a home-based business or to store stock at home
• Australian Consumer Law applies to online sales, including used goods, so describe condition honestly
• Large boards and masts are costly and awkward to post, so check carrier prices and packaging
• Public liability and product insurance if you hire out gear, ask an insurer about cover
• Register for an ABN, and GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy, how much of it is new rather than second-hand, and what you spend on your website, photography and packaging.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your stock range, pricing and how often you list new gear. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, and you would need to allow at least about 10 hours a week.

Check whether your council requires approval to run a home-based business or store stock at home. Australian Consumer Law applies to online sales, including used goods, so describe condition honestly. Also check carrier prices for large boards, insurance if you hire out gear, and ABN and GST registration.