Indoor golf venue with simulator bays

Keen golfers who want to practise in winter, beginners, friends and families out for something different, and companies booking team events or parties.

Hourly bay bookings (often cheaper off-peak), monthly memberships, group and party packages, coaching sessions and drink or snack sales.

• Customer service and a welcoming manner
• Basic bookings and scheduling
• Local marketing and building a community
• Comfortable with simulator technology (or willing to learn)

• Planning permission or change of use for your unit, check with the local council before signing a lease
• Selling alcohol needs a premises licence and a personal licence holder, check with your council
• Public liability insurance and employer's liability insurance if you hire staff, plus cover for your equipment
• Simulators, fit-out and rent are big upfront costs, and quiet summer months can hit takings
• Check the lease terms, ceiling height, fire safety and business rates before committing

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £40,000 to £200,000, depending on the number of simulator bays, your fit-out and the rent on your unit. Simulators, fit-out and rent are big upfront costs.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on the number of bays, pricing, memberships and events. Quiet summer months can hit takings, so plan your cash flow for them.

Check planning permission or change of use for your unit with the council before signing a lease. Also check lease terms, ceiling height, fire safety and business rates, premises and personal licences if you sell alcohol, and public liability and employer's liability insurance.