Online kite shop

Families, beach-goers, kite flying hobbyists and people buying gifts.

You buy at trade prices and sell at retail, earning the difference on each order. Higher-value stunt kites and bundles can lift the average order.

• Basic website and product listing skills
• Knowing kites well enough to advise buyers
• Packing and posting orders on time

• Consumer rules for online sales, including returns rights and clear product information (check GOV.UK guidance)
• Safety and age labelling on kites and kits, so check what applies to the products you sell
• Stock sitting unsold, especially in winter, so start with a small range
• Check whether your home insurance, landlord or mortgage lender allows you to store stock at home

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on the size of your starting range and whether you hold stock at home or have suppliers send items direct. These are estimates, so start with a small range.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on your range, pricing and the season. Stock can sit unsold in winter, so a small starting range is sensible. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check consumer rules for online sales, including returns rights and clear product information, using GOV.UK guidance. Check safety and age labelling for the kites and kits you sell, and whether your home insurance, landlord or mortgage lender allows you to store stock at home.