Ski and snowboard repair shop

Skiers and snowboarders, ski clubs and race teams, rental fleets and sports shops that outsource their tuning.

Per-service pricing for tunes and repairs, plus wholesale volume work for shops and rental operators, and seasonal packages such as prep or end-of-season storage.

• Skilled with tuning tools and machines
• Organized with job tracking and deadlines
• Customer service and clear quoting
• Basic business admin

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your insurer covers binding work
• Binding mounting and release testing may need certified training and calibrated tools, so check manufacturer and industry standards
• Lease terms and commercial zoning, and the fact that income is strongly seasonal, so plan cash for the off-season
• Ventilation, dust control and wax waste rules, check with your municipality
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check WCB/WSIB coverage before hiring staff

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your equipment, the unit you rent and how much stock you carry. Treat these as estimates and get quotes for machinery and lease terms first.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on location, services and how many shops or teams you supply. Income is strongly seasonal, so plan cash for the off-season.

Check lease terms and commercial zoning, commercial general liability insurance (including whether your insurer covers binding work), and ventilation, dust and wax waste rules. Also check GST/HST registration once past the small supplier threshold, and WCB/WSIB coverage before hiring.