Online table tennis equipment store

Club and league players, parents of juniors, school and rec programs, and people buying a first table for the basement or garage.

Margin on each product sold, extra income from custom paddle builds, and larger orders from clubs and programs buying balls and gear in bulk.

• Knowing table tennis gear well enough to advise buyers
• Online selling and basic photography
• Order handling and customer service

• Register with your state for sales tax and get a resale certificate so you can buy wholesale; check your state's rules
• Check whether your city or county requires a business license, and any home occupation rules or HOA limits if you store stock at home
• Tables are large and costly to ship, so check shipping costs and returns before offering them
• Check which rubbers and balls are approved for sanctioned tournaments, so you do not sell players gear they cannot use
• General liability and product liability insurance are worth checking

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the range of paddles, rubbers, balls and accessories you stock, your website setup and any tools for custom paddle assembly.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, prices, marketing and how many repeat customers you build. Tables are costly to ship, so check shipping costs and returns first.

Check state sales tax registration and a resale certificate so you can buy wholesale. Also check city or county business license rules, home occupation or HOA limits if you store stock at home, and which rubbers and balls are approved for sanctioned tournaments.