Online golf shop with club fitting

Weekend golfers, club members, gift buyers and golfers who want advice rather than a big-box store.

Profit on each item sold, plus fitting fees or club-building charges. Repeat sales of balls, gloves and accessories help steady the income.

• Good knowledge of golf equipment
• Basic online selling and photography
• Friendly, advice-led customer service

• Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online sales
• Some brands restrict who can sell new clubs or set minimum advertised prices, so read dealer agreements
• Stock tied up in clubs and seasonal apparel can be slow to sell, so start small
• General liability and product insurance, and any home occupation rules if you store stock at home

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you carry and how you set up fittings. Starting small is sensible, since clubs and seasonal apparel can be slow to sell.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, how many fittings you book and how well you reach local golfers. These are estimates, not guarantees, and the figures are before costs.

Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online sales. Read any brand dealer agreements, as some restrict who can sell new clubs or set minimum advertised prices. Also check insurance and home occupation rules if you store stock at home.