Home winemaking supplies shop with advice counter

Local hobbyists, beginners wanting to try a first kit, gift buyers, and people who want advice and same-day supplies.

Retail margin on products sold in store, plus optional paid beginner workshops and a web shop to widen your reach beyond the local area.

• Good knowledge of making wine at home
• Shop retail and stock control
• Friendly teaching and advice
• Basic bookkeeping

• Rent, business rates and a lease commitment, so check all costs carefully before signing
• Public liability insurance and contents or stock insurance
• If you run workshops involving tasting or selling made alcohol, check whether you need a premises or personal licence from your council
• Seasonal sales swings, with fruit harvest and winter periods often busier
• Check planning and use class rules for the unit with your local council

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £30,000, depending on the unit, shop fit-out, opening stock and deposits. Check rent, business rates and lease commitments carefully before signing anything.

Check whether you need a premises or personal licence from your council if workshops involve tasting or selling made alcohol. Also check planning and use class rules for the unit, and public liability and stock insurance.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on location, range and footfall. Sales can swing seasonally, with fruit harvest and winter periods often busier. Full-time running is typically from around 35 hours a week.