Think beyond the traditional archery equipment and consider providing your customers with target archery equipment, youth archery equipment and archery hunting bows. Stocking a supply of various bows allows you to meet the needs of more customers, thus increasing your bottom line.

Develop a professional relationship with wholesale archery equipment suppliers so you can stay on top of the latest trends in the sport and save money by buying at lower prices. Working with wholesalers often allows you to avoid taxes since you're purchasing stock for resale.

1. Stock a variety of bows when you're purchasing your archery supplies.

2. Include a variety of arrows and quivers in your inventory of archery equipment for sale.

3. Add archery bow cases and more to your inventory of accessory archery supplies.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Order a variety of bows for archery

Educate yourself on the different styles of archery bows available for differing aspects of the sport. From the construction to the intended use, archery bows are as varied as their owners; keeping a variety of bows on hand helps you meet the needs of more archery enthusiasts.

I recommend: Lancaster Archery Supply has a vast supply of bows for archery, including compound bows, recurve bows and bows designed specifically for young athletes. Martin Archery prides itself on being the largest producer of custom archery bows.

Target arrows and shafts when choosing archery supplies

Consider stocking unusual arrows and shafts to set yourself apart from the competition. Build an inventory of colorful arrows and shafts that offer customization options to your customers as another aspect of superior customer service.

I recommend: FS Discount Archery is prepared to provide you with an inventory of arrows and shafts for all styles of archery bows. Easton Archery has a large array of arrows and shafts including carbon core, alloy and bolts so you can outfit anyone who walks through your door.

Add plenty of accessories to your archery equipment inventory

Remember the accessories that make the perfect accompaniment to your customers' archery equipment. Lay in a supply of bow cases, strings, stabilizers and other accessories so you can encourage impulse purchases by your customers. Ask your customers what type of accessories they'd like to see you carry and tailor your inventory to their desires.

I recommend: Cabela's has all the accessories your clients could want, including bow vises and cases for bows and arrows. Shooting Star Archery Products provides more unusual accessories like custom color cases and even will customize two colors on bows and cases.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Think about stocking a variety of used archery equipment for customers for whom traditional archery equipment may be out of reach. Discount archery equipment may help them develop a taste for the sport and create long term customers for your business.