Team and club sportswear supplier

Team managers, club committees, coaches, school sports programs and gym owners, often paying through a group order.

Margin on bulk orders of uniforms and kit, with repeat orders each season and extra for names, numbers and logos.

• Building relationships with coaches and organizers
• Quoting and keeping orders organized
• Following up on deadlines and sizing

• Take deposits on custom orders so you are not left with unsellable printed kit
• Sizing mistakes and late supplier deliveries can damage trust, so build in extra time
• Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed if you work from home
• Registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and checking provincial sales tax rules
• Commercial general liability insurance, check what cover you need
• Sales are seasonal and tied to sport calendars, so plan your cash flow

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your samples, supplier orders and any printing or embroidery partner. Taking deposits on custom orders helps avoid being left with unsellable printed kit.

Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed, and GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold, plus provincial sales tax rules. Also check what commercial general liability cover you need.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $6,000, depending on how many teams, leagues and gyms you serve, with at least about 8 hours a week. Sales are seasonal and tied to sport calendars, so plan your cash flow.