Pop-up art cafe at markets and community events

Market-goers, event visitors and local community groups buying drinks, food and sometimes artwork.

Drink and snack sales per event, with extra from selling prints or cards and a commission on artists' work you display.

• Making good coffee
• Customer service
• Event planning and logistics
• Eye for display and presentation

• Mobile and temporary food registration, which can differ by council and state, so check where you plan to trade
• Public liability insurance, which many markets require before they accept you
• Gas, power and water requirements for your equipment
• Weather and uneven event income, so keep your costs low
• Stall fees and event rules, including any limits on what you can sell
• Vehicle or trailer towing requirements, check with your state transport authority

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your cart, trailer or stall, equipment and art display. Check the gas, power and water needs of your equipment, and any insurance markets require.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many markets and events you trade at. Weather and uneven event income affect results, so keep your costs low.

Check mobile and temporary food registration, which can differ by council and state. Also check public liability insurance that many markets require, stall fees and event rules, and towing requirements with your state transport authority.