Online dancewear store

Parents of young dancers, adult dance students, local dance schools and studio teams.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail price on each item. Bulk orders for dance school uniforms and recital costumes can add larger sales.

• Knowing dancewear types and sizing
• Online shop setup and photography
• Customer service and handling returns

• Sizing and returns, since dance shoes and fitted items are often exchanged, so set a clear returns policy
• Check whether you need a GST/HST number once your sales pass the small supplier threshold, and how provincial sales tax applies to your sales
• Check with your municipality whether running a business from home needs a licence or limits stock storage
• Peak seasons around September enrolment and spring recitals can strain cash flow when you buy stock

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website setup and photography. These are estimates, and drop-shipping from suppliers may reduce the stock you need to buy upfront.

Check whether you need a GST/HST number once your sales pass the small supplier threshold, and how provincial sales tax applies. Also check whether your municipality requires a licence or limits stock storage for a home business.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your range, traffic and local dance school ties. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week, with busier periods around September enrolment and spring recitals.