Team and club gear supplier

Youth sports leagues, school athletic departments, club coaches and rec programs.

Margin on bulk equipment and uniform orders, plus a small markup on balls, bags and training aids sold to individual families through a simple online store.

• Selling to coaches and club volunteers
• Quoting and order tracking
• Knowing equipment standards for your sports
• Basic online store setup

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and review HOA or lease rules before storing stock at home
• Register for a state sales tax permit and check rules for tax-exempt school and nonprofit buyers
• General liability and product liability insurance, especially for protective gear
• Schools may require you to be an approved vendor, so ask about their paperwork and payment terms
• Large orders paid late can strain cash flow, so consider deposits

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your online store setup and the sports you cover. These are estimates, so your own total may vary.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how many clubs, leagues and schools you win and the size of their orders. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week, before costs.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit, and review HOA or lease rules before storing stock. Also check state sales tax registration and tax-exempt buyer rules, product liability insurance, and school vendor approval and payment terms.