Online pool cue and accessory store

League and casual players, home game room owners, bars and small venues restocking supplies.

The markup on each product sold, plus higher-value items like custom or higher-end cues. Repeat orders for chalk, tips and cloth help keep sales steady.

• Knowing pool gear well enough to advise buyers
• Online selling and basic photography
• Order handling and shipping

• Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration, and how it treats online sales into other states
• Some brands set minimum advertised prices or approve dealers, so read supplier agreements
• General liability and product liability insurance
• Shipping long cues and heavy items can be costly and breakable, so work out packaging and returns before you list them
• Check zoning or HOA rules if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much inventory you buy, your website setup and whether suppliers ship for you. These are estimates, so plan your product range before budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product mix, pricing, marketing and how many orders you ship. Treat this as an estimate and remember it does not account for costs.

Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax registration, and how it treats online sales into other states. Also read supplier agreements for minimum advertised prices, and look into general liability and product liability insurance.