Online table tennis equipment store

Club players, league players, parents of junior players, clubs, schools and community centres, plus casual buyers who want a home table.

Mark-up on products you buy wholesale, plus bulk orders for clubs and schools. Extras like custom bat assembly (gluing rubbers onto blades) can earn more per sale.

• Knowing table tennis gear and what suits each level of player
• Basic online shop setup and photography
• Customer service and answering product questions

• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST and how to handle provincial sales taxes (PST or QST) when selling to other provinces
• Tables are bulky and costly to ship, so check freight prices before listing them
• Check which gear tournaments allow (for example Table Tennis Canada and ITTF approved equipment), and describe products accurately
• Check home-based business rules with your municipality if you store stock at home
• Wholesale minimums and unsold stock can tie up cash, so start with a small range
• If you sell to Quebec customers, check French-language requirements for your website and product information

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website setup, and whether you hold stock at home or use suppliers who ship for you.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many players and clubs you reach. Many owners start from about 10 hours a week.

Check whether you need to register for GST/HST and how to handle PST or QST when selling to other provinces. Also check home-based business rules with your municipality, and French-language requirements if you sell to Quebec customers.