Jewellery maker selling at markets and pop-ups

Market visitors, tourists and gift shoppers who like to see and try on jewellery before buying.

You sell individual pieces at a range of price points, with stall fees as your main running cost. Good days at busy markets and events carry most of the income.

• Making a consistent range of pieces
• Display and stall presentation
• Friendly selling and customer service
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check market organisers' requirements, which often include public liability insurance
• Stall fees and quiet days can eat into profit, so track results per market
• Check whether you need an ABN and when GST registration applies
• Weather, transport and set-up time add to the hours you actually work
• Check Australian Consumer Law rules on product safety and refunds

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your stall display, the range of pieces you make, materials and any insurance or stall fees you pay up front.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many markets you attend, your prices and the crowds. This is revenue, not profit, so track results per market.

Check market organisers' requirements, which often include public liability insurance. Also check whether you need an ABN and when GST registration applies, and Australian Consumer Law rules on product safety and refunds.