Online dancewear and dance shoe shop

Parents of young dancers, teenage and adult dancers, and local dance studios or teams ordering for classes and recitals.

You earn the markup between wholesale and retail price on each sale. Extra income can come from studio group orders and bundles such as a class starter kit.

• Knowing dance styles and sizing
• Basic online store setup
• Customer service and handling returns

• Sales tax registration and collection rules, check your state's revenue department
• Brands may require minimum orders or a minimum opening order, check wholesale terms
• Returns on sized items can be costly, set a clear return policy
• Holding stock ties up cash, start with fast-selling basics
• A home business may need a local business license or must respect HOA or lease rules

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much opening stock you buy, any wholesale minimums, and your website setup. Starting with fast-selling basics can help keep cash from being tied up.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your range, marketing, and how many dance families and studios you reach. Time needed starts at around 8 hours a week.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules with your state's revenue department, and wholesale terms such as minimum orders. Set a clear return policy for sized items, and check any local license or HOA or lease rules for a home business.