Belt stall at local markets

Market visitors, tourists, festival goers and people wanting a quick gift or replacement belt.

You sell at a markup on wholesale cost, paying a stall fee per market day, with add-ons such as spare buckles and hole punching.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Display and merchandising
• Handling cash and card payments

• Market organisers usually ask for public liability insurance, so check requirements
• Check whether your council or market needs any permit for your stall
• Stall fees and weather can eat into profit on slow days
• Be honest about materials, and avoid counterfeit or branded goods
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
• Carrying and setting up a stall is physical, and you need storage for stock

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,200 to $5,000, depending on your stock, stall setup and display. Stall fees and slow weather days can eat into profit, so allow for them in your budget.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on the markets you attend, your range and your prices. Plan on roughly 10 hours a week or more, including setup and packing down.

Market organisers usually ask for public liability insurance, so check their requirements. Check whether your council or the market needs any permit for your stall. Also check GST registration, be honest about materials, and avoid counterfeit or branded goods.