Online home gym equipment store

Home exercisers, people setting up a garage or basement gym, and small studios buying accessories.

Mark-up on each product, with higher margins on accessories and bundles such as a starter home gym pack.

• Online selling and basic website setup
• Writing clear product descriptions
• Customer service and returns handling

• Shipping heavy items across Canada can wipe out margins, so check freight rates before pricing
• Collecting GST/HST and provincial sales tax depends on where customers are, so check with the CRA or an accountant
• Check Health Canada product safety rules and who handles warranty claims and faulty items
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, as injury claims are possible
• Quebec customers may expect French-language product information, so check the rules

Estimated startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, product range and whether you hold stock or use supplier shipping. Treat it as a guide only.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on range, marketing and pricing. That is revenue, not profit, and shipping heavy items can wipe out margins, so check freight rates first.

Check how GST/HST and provincial sales tax apply based on where customers are, with the CRA or an accountant. Also check Health Canada product safety rules, warranty handling, liability insurance, and Quebec French-language product information.