Online cricket kit shop

Club and school players, parents buying for juniors, and club committees ordering in bulk.

You buy at trade prices and sell at a mark-up. Extra income can come from bat knocking-in, bat repairs and team kit orders.

• Good cricket knowledge
• Basic website and product listing skills
• Customer service by email and phone
• Stock and order tracking

• Distance selling rules: customers usually have a right to cancel online orders, so check the current requirements before writing your returns policy
• Cricket is seasonal, so plan your cash flow for quiet winter months and avoid overbuying stock
• Some brands restrict who can sell their products or set minimum prices, so read trade account terms carefully
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for stock kept at home
• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council needs to agree to storing stock at home
• Check safety standards for items such as helmets and protective gear, and avoid counterfeit or grey imports

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website and your insurance. This is an estimate, so avoid overbuying stock before you know what sells.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your stock range, pricing and how many orders you win. You might start at about 10 hours a week. Cricket is seasonal, so plan for quieter months.

Check current distance selling rules, as customers usually have a right to cancel online orders. Read brand trade account terms, check insurance for liability and stock at home, and check safety standards for helmets and protective gear. Avoid counterfeit or grey imports.