Soccer kit supplier for clubs and schools

Youth soccer clubs, school athletic departments, rec leagues and parents buying for their children.

You earn a margin on team orders (often with deposits up front) and on walk-up sales of cleats, shin guards and balls at events.

• Building relationships with coaches and club administrators
• Organizing orders, sizes and deadlines
• Sales and customer service
• Basic bookkeeping

• Selling at parks, fields or tournaments may need permission or a vendor permit, check with the organizer and your city or county
• Custom orders can't be returned, so confirm sizes and designs in writing and take deposits
• Schools and clubs may have tax-exempt rules or bidding requirements, check your state's guidance
• General liability insurance is wise, and a local business license may be needed
• Orders cluster before the season, so plan cash flow for slow months

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much sample stock, display gear and initial inventory you buy. These are estimates, and taking deposits on custom orders can help your cash flow.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many clubs, schools and leagues you serve. Orders cluster before the season, so plan your cash flow for the slower months.

Selling at parks, fields or tournaments may need permission or a vendor permit, so check with the organizer and your city or county. Also check tax-exempt or bidding rules for schools, plus insurance and a local business license.