Online rugby kit shop for players and parents

Adult players, parents buying for junior players, and small clubs or school teams.

You buy at trade price and sell at a mark-up. Extra income can come from bundles such as a starter kit for a new junior player.

• Knowing rugby and what players actually need
• Basic website and product listing skills
• Stock tracking and customer service

• Consumer rights rules on online sales, including returns and refunds, so check the current guidance
• Some brands restrict who can sell their products or at what price, so check your trade agreement
• Stock that doesn't sell, especially specific sizes, colours or old kit designs
• Product liability and public liability insurance, and whether you need cover for stock
• VAT registration if your turnover grows above the threshold

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £8,000, depending on how much stock you hold and how your website is set up. These are estimates, and stock that doesn't sell can tie up your cash.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on your range, marketing and whether you hold stock. You could start at around 8 hours a week. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check consumer rights rules on online sales, including returns and refunds. Also check whether brands restrict who can sell their products or at what price, consider product and public liability insurance, and watch the VAT registration threshold.