Online flag and pole store

Homeowners, small businesses, schools, sports clubs, community groups and event organizers.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail prices on each item, plus higher-value custom or bulk orders for organizations.

• Online selling and basic web shop setup
• Organizing stock and orders
• Customer service
• Basic design sense for custom flag proofs

• Team logos from pro sports leagues and brands are usually licensed, so check you only sell officially licensed products
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules (PST/QST) for where you sell
• Check your municipality about running a business from home and any home-based business licence
• Demand peaks around Canada Day and big sports events, so plan stock and cash flow for seasonal swings
• Shipping long poles can be costly, so check carrier rates before setting prices

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on whether you buy stock from a wholesaler or use a supplier that ships direct, and how much stock you start with.

Check that you only sell officially licensed products when using pro sports league or brand logos. Also check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, provincial sales tax rules (PST/QST), and your municipality's home-based business licence rules.

Monthly revenue estimates are typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on your range and customers. Demand peaks around Canada Day and big sports events, so plan stock and cash flow for seasonal swings.