Local golf shop with club fitting

Casual and regular golfers, beginners buying their first set, juniors, and people buying gifts. Local clubs and leagues may also place group orders.

Margin on products sold, plus fees for fitting sessions, regripping and repairs. Simulator time or lesson bookings can add winter income if you offer them.

• Good knowledge of golf equipment
• Selling and customer service
• Stock buying and ordering
• Basic bookkeeping

• Strong seasonality: in much of Canada sales drop sharply in winter, so check you can cover rent through those months
• Dealer agreements: some brands set minimum orders or restrict who can sell their top products, so check terms first
• Inventory risk: last year's club models lose value quickly, so avoid overbuying
• Commercial general liability and property insurance, and check what your lease requires
• GST/HST registration and, in some provinces, provincial sales tax (check with the CRA and your province)
• Municipal business licence, zoning and signage rules (check with your municipality)
• WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire staff (rules vary by province)

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your premises, stock levels and fit-out. Treat this as an estimate, and avoid overbuying stock, since older club models lose value quickly.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on location, stock and services like fitting and repairs. Sales drop sharply in winter in much of Canada, so check you can cover rent through those months.

Check dealer agreements, as some brands set minimum orders or limit who sells top products. Also check GST/HST and provincial sales tax, your municipal business licence, zoning and signage rules, insurance, and WCB or WSIB if you hire staff.