Kids' market stall and pop-up shop

Families browsing local markets, plus gift buyers looking for something different from big retailers.

You sell stock at retail prices on market days, keeping the margin after stall fees, stock costs and travel. A small online shop or social page can bring repeat buyers.

• Eye for appealing products and displays
• Friendly selling face to face
• Handling cash and card payments
• Packing and loading a ute or van

• Market operators and councils may require public liability insurance, so check their requirements
• Product safety: check ACCC mandatory standards and bans for children's products, especially if selling second-hand or handmade items
• Check whether you need a council permit for trading at pop-up sites
• Income depends on weather and market attendance
• ABN registration, and GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your opening stock, stall, display gear and insurance. These are estimates, so cost your own setup and stall fees before buying stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on your range, which markets you attend and how often. Income can vary with weather and market attendance.

Things to check: public liability insurance required by market operators or councils, ACCC mandatory standards and bans for children's products (especially second-hand or handmade), council permits for pop-up sites, and ABN and GST registration.