Start an online dart supply store

Home players, league and tournament players, bars, clubs and game rooms, and people buying gifts for dart fans.

You mark up products from wholesalers or brands. Small accessories like flights and shafts bring repeat orders, while boards and cabinets bring larger sales. You can also sell bundles and starter sets.

• Knowing darts and what players want
• Basic online store setup
• Customer service and order handling
• Product photos and descriptions

• Check your state's sales tax registration and whether you need a reseller certificate to buy wholesale
• Check your city or county for a home occupation permit and any HOA or lease limits on storing stock and shipping from home
• Get general liability insurance with product liability cover, since steel-tip darts are sharp
• Check each brand's rules on authorized dealers and online pricing
• Shipping bulky boards and cabinets can cost a lot, so work out shipping rates before listing them

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you hold at home, your store setup and whether larger items ship directly from suppliers. Work out shipping rates before listing bulky boards and cabinets.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how well you reach home players, leagues and bars. Shipping costs on bulky items can reduce what you keep.

Check your state's sales tax registration and whether you need a reseller certificate for wholesale buying. Also check for a home occupation permit and HOA or lease limits, product liability insurance, and each brand's rules on authorized dealers and online pricing.