Online martial arts supply store

Students and parents buying kit, adult practitioners, and clubs or instructors ordering in bulk.

The difference between wholesale and retail price on each item, plus larger club orders and shipping fees where charged.

• Knowledge of martial arts gear and sizing
• Basic online shop setup
• Order packing and customer service

• Whether you need a Business Number and GST/HST registration once your sales pass the small supplier threshold
• Sales tax rules differ by province (GST, HST, PST, QST), so check how they apply to your online sales
• Shipping costs and returns on bulky items and sizing mistakes can eat into margins
• Quebec customers may expect French-language product listings and service, so check the rules if you sell there
• Check whether a home-based business licence is needed from your municipality if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000 CAD, depending on how much stock you hold, how you set up your web shop, and whether suppliers ship some items directly to customers.

Check whether you need a Business Number and GST/HST registration once sales pass the small supplier threshold, and how provincial sales taxes apply. Also check French-language expectations for Quebec customers and any home-based business licence if you store stock at home.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000 CAD, depending on your range, marketing and how many clubs order in bulk. Shipping costs and returns on bulky items and wrong sizes can eat into margins.