Team and gym sportswear supplier

Coaches, league organizers, parents' associations, gym and studio owners.

A markup on each garment plus fees for names, numbers and logos. Seasonal reorders from the same teams bring steady repeat sales.

• Relationship building and sales
• Organizing orders and deadlines
• Basic design or logo handling

• Collect deposits before ordering custom items, which usually can't be returned
• Sales tax rules and exemptions for schools or nonprofits differ by state, check with your state tax agency
• Schools and leagues may have approved vendor lists or bid rules, ask before you pitch
• Check general liability insurance and any home occupation permit or HOA rules
• Delivery deadlines tied to the season start can cause stress if suppliers run late

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on samples, design tools and how you set up with a custom printing or embroidery partner. Collecting deposits before ordering custom items helps protect your cash.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many teams, leagues and gyms you win. You can start with about 8 hours a week, though deadlines near season start can be busy.

Check sales tax rules and exemptions for schools or nonprofits with your state tax agency, and ask whether schools or leagues use approved vendor lists or bid rules. Also check general liability insurance and any home occupation permit or HOA rules.