Online billiards supplies store

League players, hobbyists, and small venues that want gear without a trip to a specialist store.

Margin on each product sold. Bundles like beginner kits and repeat items like chalk and tips help build steady orders.

• Online selling and basic product photography
• Order handling and shipping
• Knowing the gear well enough to advise customers

• GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold, plus provincial sales tax rules, check with the CRA and your province
• Cross-border duties and shipping costs if you source from the US or overseas
• Cues can warp or break in transit, so use proper tubes and packaging
• Home-based business licence rules, check with your municipality
• Product liability and commercial general liability insurance

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website setup and how you handle shipping. Holding stock at home or having a supplier ship orders can change what you need upfront.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing and how well you reach players. This is revenue, not profit, so stock, shipping and fees come out of it.

Check GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold, plus provincial sales tax rules, with the CRA and your province. Also check cross-border duties, home-based business licence rules with your municipality, and product liability and commercial general liability insurance.