Dried flower market stall

Market visitors buying gifts or home decor, plus customers who then order custom pieces or workshops.

Direct sales at the stall, with peaks around Mother's Day, Christmas and Valentine's Day. Custom orders and workshops can add extra income.

• Arranging and styling displays
• Friendly selling face to face
• Planning stock for each event
• Basic cash handling and card payments

• Market organisers usually require public liability insurance, so check their requirements
• Stall fees vary and weather can affect outdoor markets
• Check whether your council or market needs any trading permit
• Unsold stock needs storage, though dried flowers keep well if kept dry and out of direct sun
• You will need an ABN, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on how much stock you make, your stall display and the markets you choose. Stall fees vary by market.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many markets you attend, your stock levels and your pricing. These estimates start from about 10 hours of work a week.

Market organisers usually require public liability insurance, so check their requirements. Also check whether your council or market needs a trading permit, and plan for stall fees, weather, and an ABN with GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.