Mexican goods market stall

Market visitors, local foodies, Latin American community members and festival crowds.

Retail margin on products sold at each market, with repeat customers and pre-orders building up over time.

• Friendly selling and chatting to customers
• Display and merchandising
• Handling cash and card payments
• Knowledge of Mexican products

• Selling packaged food at markets may need council registration or a temporary food permit, so check with your local council
• Food labelling and storage rules apply, so check requirements for imported products
• Public liability insurance, which many markets require
• Weather and quiet market days can make income uneven
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your stall setup, display gear and how much stock you buy. There is no shop lease, though market fees and insurance are worth budgeting for.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on which markets and festivals you attend and what you sell. Weather and quiet days can make income uneven. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check with your local council whether selling packaged food needs registration or a temporary food permit, plus food labelling and storage rules for imported products. Also check public liability insurance, which many markets require, and GST registration.