Online martial arts supply store

Students and parents buying gear, adult practitioners, and local schools and clubs ordering in bulk for their members.

Profit on each item sold, plus larger repeat orders from schools, and extras like custom patches or embroidered names.

• Knowing martial arts gear and sizing
• Basic online store setup
• Customer service and order handling

• Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online orders
• Sizing returns can eat into profit, so set a clear return policy
• Check supplier terms on brand names and logos before you list products
• General liability and product liability insurance for protective gear
• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on whether you dropship or hold stock, how many styles you cover and how you set up your online store.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $4,000, depending on your product range, marketing and whether you win bulk orders from local schools. Sizing returns can reduce profit, so set a clear return policy.

Check your state's rules on sales tax registration and collecting tax on online orders. Also check supplier terms on brand names and logos, insurance including product liability, and home occupation permit rules if you store stock at home.