Online table tennis shop

Club players, parents buying for juniors, league teams, school clubs and keen home players.

You buy at trade prices and sell at a mark-up. Club and school orders, bundles and bat-assembly add-ons can raise the average order.

• Knowing table tennis kit well enough to advise
• Basic online shop and photo skills
• Careful stock and order handling

• Distance selling rules: customers usually have a right to cancel online orders, so check the Consumer Contracts Regulations and set a returns policy
• Some brands restrict who can sell their products or set minimum pricing, so read supplier terms
• Some adhesives and cleaners may be restricted by couriers, so check carrier rules before listing them
• Large items such as tables are heavy and costly to ship, so check delivery costs first
• Check whether you need to register for VAT as sales grow, and whether home storage of stock affects your home insurance

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on your opening stock, website and how much you hold at home. These are estimates, so plan your range before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many players and clubs you reach. Treat these as estimates and build up stock gradually.

Check distance selling rules, including the Consumer Contracts Regulations, and set a returns policy. Also check supplier terms on brand restrictions, courier rules for adhesives and cleaners, delivery costs for large items, VAT registration and home insurance.