Bangle stall at markets and festivals

Festival and market visitors, families shopping for weddings, and gift buyers who like to see and try pieces first.

Sales per piece or set at a markup on wholesale cost. Event days can be busy, so stock choice and pricing for each crowd matter.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Visual display and merchandising
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether each market or event needs a council permit, and what insurance the organiser requires
• Public liability insurance is commonly required by market operators
• Weather and quiet days make income uneven, so check stall fees against likely sales
• Check Australian Consumer Law product safety rules for jewellery, and register for GST when required

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your stock, display setup and payment equipment. These are estimates, so compare them with your own plans and the stall fees at the markets you want to use.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on which markets and festivals you attend, your stock and how often you trade. The estimate starts from about 10 hours a week. Weather and quiet days can make income uneven.

Check whether each market or event needs a council permit and what insurance the organiser requires. Public liability insurance is commonly required. Also check Australian Consumer Law product safety rules for jewellery, and register for GST when required.