Online tennis shop with racket stringing

Club players, parents buying for juniors, and coaches who want advice and fast turnaround.

Profit margin on products bought wholesale or from distributors, plus a fee for each racket strung and fitted.

• Good knowledge of tennis kit
• Basic online selling and stock control
• Patience and precision for stringing

• Consumer rights rules for online sales, including the 14-day cancellation right in most cases, so check the guidance
• Brands may have minimum order values or restrict which sellers can stock them
• Stock sitting unsold ties up cash, so start small
• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council allows storage and deliveries at home
• Check insurance cover for stock and for stringing machines

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website and whether you add a stringing machine. Starting small helps, as unsold stock ties up cash.

Check consumer rights rules for online sales, including the 14-day cancellation right in most cases. Also check brand minimum orders or seller restrictions, whether your landlord, lender or council allows home storage and deliveries, and your insurance for stock and stringing machines.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on your range, marketing and whether you offer stringing. The time needed is estimated from around 8 hours a week, and this will grow as orders increase.