Online bowling gear store

League and casual bowlers, parents buying for juniors, and small bowling centres that need accessories or shoes.

Margin on each product sold, plus bulk orders from alleys and leagues. Accessories and shoes usually bring steady repeat orders, while balls bring larger one-off sales.

• Product knowledge of bowling gear
• Online selling and basic website setup
• Customer service and handling returns

• Some brands only supply approved dealers or set minimum advertised prices, so check each supplier's terms
• Sales tax: check how GST/HST, PST or QST applies to your sales in each province
• Shipping heavy balls costs money and sizing shoes online leads to returns, so plan your policy
• Commercial general liability and product insurance, check what your insurer needs
• Quebec customers expect French-language service, so check your obligations if you sell there

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how much stock you buy up front, your website setup and whether you order from suppliers as sales come in. These are estimates and will vary with your niche.

Check each supplier's terms, as some brands only supply approved dealers or set minimum advertised prices. Check how GST/HST, PST or QST applies in each province, insurance needs, and your French-language obligations if you sell to Quebec customers.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on your range, prices and how many bowlers you reach. That is revenue, not profit, and shipping heavy balls and shoe returns can eat into it. Plan on about 10 hours a week at minimum.