Online trade supplier of fitness equipment

Independent gyms, PT studios, physiotherapy clinics, hotels, schools, workplaces and small fitness shops.

You buy at trade price and sell at a margin, usually on bulk or repeat orders. Delivery and set-up can be charged separately.

• Selling to businesses
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Good organisation and record keeping
• Knowing which kit suits which type of gym

• Product safety rules and the correct marking for the kit you sell (check UKCA or CE requirements and relevant safety standards)
• Import duty, customs and VAT if you buy from outside the UK
• Electrical items such as treadmills may bring recycling (WEEE) obligations, check the current rules
• Product liability and public liability insurance, plus cover for any stock you hold
• Heavy items are costly to ship and return, so check delivery and damage terms with suppliers
• Offering credit to customers carries a risk of late or non-payment
• Check whether you need permission to store stock at home from your landlord, lender or council

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on whether you ship direct from suppliers or keep a small stock of fast sellers. These are estimates. Heavy items are costly to ship, so check delivery and damage terms.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your supplier terms, the kit you sell and how many gyms and studios you win. These are estimates. Offering credit to customers carries a risk of late payment.

Check product safety rules and the correct marking, such as UKCA or CE requirements and relevant standards. Also check import duty, customs and VAT if you buy from outside the UK, and recycling (WEEE) obligations for electrical items such as treadmills.