Online custom t-shirt store (print on demand)

Individuals, clubs, small teams, event organizers and fans of your niche designs.

You keep the difference between your retail price and the print partner's cost per shirt. Custom group orders can be priced higher for the design work.

• Basic graphic design
• Online marketing and social media
• Customer service
• Attention to detail on artwork files

• Check you own or have permission to use every design, logo and image. Trademarked or copyrighted artwork can cause serious problems
• Register your business name with your province and check whether you need a Business Number for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold
• Check how sales tax applies to online sales to customers in other provinces
• Shipping times and quality depend on your partner, so order samples before selling
• Check if your municipality requires a home-based business licence

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $100 to $800, depending on your store set-up, design tools and sample orders. A print partner handles printing and shipping, so you don't need to hold stock or buy printing equipment.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $100 to $2,000, depending on your designs, niche and how well you market the store. Shipping times and print quality depend on your partner, so order samples before selling.

Check you own or have permission to use every design, logo and image. Also register your business name with your province, check whether you need a Business Number for GST/HST past the small supplier threshold, and how sales tax applies across provinces.