Local hydroponics and growing supplies shop

Home gardeners, allotment growers, greenhouse owners, microgreens and herb growers, and small horticultural businesses.

Retail margin on products, with regular repeat sales of nutrients and consumables. Many shops also run a web shop and offer trade pricing to small growers.

• Plant and hydroponics knowledge
• Stock buying and cash flow management
• Friendly, honest customer service

• Growing cannabis is illegal in the UK without a Home Office licence, and equipment sold for growing is often associated with it. Set a clear policy on what you stock, never advise on or encourage growing controlled plants, and take care with your marketing. Get legal advice and check with your local police and council before opening
• Shop lease terms, business rates and planning use, so check before signing anything
• Public liability, stock and contents insurance
• Stock and cash flow risk, since stock costs money before it sells
• Electrical and chemical product safety rules, so check with suppliers and Trading Standards

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and how much stock you buy up front. Stock costs money before it sells, so plan your cash flow carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £6,000 to £30,000, depending on your location, range and pricing. Expert staff advice and local knowledge may help set you apart from buying online.

Growing cannabis is illegal in the UK without a Home Office licence. Set a clear stocking policy, never advise on growing controlled plants, and get legal advice. Check with your local police and council, and review lease terms, business rates and planning use.