Online sports accessories wholesaler

Independent sports shops, gyms, leisure centres, clubs, gift shops and small online sellers.

You buy at a trade price and sell at a higher wholesale price, with minimum order sizes. Margin comes from repeat orders and a well-chosen range.

• Negotiating with suppliers
• Sales and building trade relationships
• Stock and cash flow tracking
• Basic website or marketplace use

• Cash tied up in stock, so start with small orders and check payment terms
• Product safety and labelling rules for goods you sell, check with Trading Standards
• If importing, check customs duty, VAT and import paperwork with HMRC
• Check whether your landlord, lender or council allows storing stock at home
• Product liability and public liability insurance, ask a broker what you need

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on the range you buy, your order sizes and your website setup. Starting with small orders can limit the cash tied up in stock while you test what sells.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £4,000, depending on your range, how many shops and clubs you win as customers and how often they reorder. Cash flow and payment terms will affect what you keep.

Check product safety and labelling rules with Trading Standards. If importing, check customs duty, VAT and paperwork with HMRC. Also check whether your landlord, lender or council allows stock storage at home, and ask a broker about product and public liability insurance.