Card and stationery market stall

Market shoppers browsing for gifts and cards, who often buy several cards at once.

Sales of single cards and multi-packs at a markup on wholesale or self-made stock, with extras like wrap and tags sold alongside.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Neat, eye-catching displays
• Planning stock for different events

• Most markets want public liability insurance, so check requirements with the organiser
• Check whether your council or the market needs any permit or trader approval
• Weather and quiet market days can swing takings, so pick markets carefully
• Storing and transporting stock, you will likely need a car or van
• ABN, and GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your stall display and how you transport everything. These are estimates only, so check stall fees with each market.

Things to check: most markets want public liability insurance, so check requirements with the organiser. Also check whether your council or the market needs any permit or trader approval, and ABN and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on which markets you choose, the weather and your stock. Quiet market days can swing takings. You would typically plan on at least about 10 hours a week.