Online uniform and workwear store

Parents, school offices, restaurants, salons, clinics, cleaning firms and small employers that need staff to dress alike.

Markup on each garment, plus extra fees for adding names or logos, and repeat orders when staff change or new school years start.

• Basic online store setup
• Sizing and fabric knowledge
• Customer service and follow-up
• Simple bookkeeping

• Sales tax registration and resale certificate rules in your state, check with your state revenue department
• School dress code contracts may be tied to existing suppliers, ask the school first
• Return and exchange costs for wrong sizes, set a clear policy
• General liability insurance and any local business license requirements

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your store. These are estimates, so check supplier terms and your own setup needs before spending.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many schools, clinics and local employers you win. That is revenue, not profit, and returns for wrong sizes can eat into it.

Check sales tax registration and resale certificate rules with your state revenue department, plus any local business license and general liability insurance. If you target schools, ask first, as dress code contracts may be tied to existing suppliers.