Candle stall at local markets

Market shoppers looking for gifts, souvenirs or something nice for their home.

Direct sales at the stall, with higher takings at busy seasonal markets. Gift sets and bundles lift the average sale.

• Friendly selling and chatting to customers
• Display and stall styling
• Candle making or sourcing from a good supplier

• Market organisers usually ask for public liability insurance, so check their requirements
• Check labelling and product safety rules under Australian Consumer Law
• Weather and quiet days can mean uneven takings, so start with a few markets
• Get an ABN and check when GST registration applies
• Keep stock away from heat, as candles can soften or melt in hot cars or in the sun

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on your candle stock, stall setup and how many markets you book. Treat this as an estimate and check stall fees and supplier prices before you buy.

Market organisers usually ask for public liability insurance, so check their requirements. Also check labelling and product safety rules under Australian Consumer Law, get an ABN, and check when GST registration applies to you.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on which markets you do, the season and the weather. Weather and quiet days can make takings uneven, so it helps to start with a few markets.