Online sportswear store

Active shoppers, parents buying for kids in sports, and small clubs or teams ordering in bulk.

You buy at wholesale and sell at retail, keeping the markup. Bundles, team orders and repeat customers help raise the average order.

• Choosing products people want
• Basic online store setup
• Social media and customer service

• Many big brands require an approved retailer application, check each brand's rules
• Sales tax registration and collection rules vary by state, check your state's tax agency
• Returns on sizes and fits can eat into profit, set a clear return policy
• Sell only genuine or properly licensed goods to avoid counterfeit and trademark problems
• Check with your city or county about a home business license if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your store setup and marketing. Using suppliers that ship directly to customers can reduce the amount you need to spend on stock up front.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your niche, pricing and marketing. Returns on sizes and fits can eat into profit, and you can start with about 8 hours a week.

Many big brands require an approved retailer application, so check each brand's rules. Check sales tax registration with your state tax agency, set a clear return policy, sell only genuine or licensed goods, and ask your city or county about home business licenses.