Pop-up model car track for parties and events

Parents booking parties, schools and community groups, councils and event organisers, and local businesses running family days.

A fixed fee per party or event booking, or a per-race fee at markets and fairs. Repeat bookings and referrals help fill weekends.

• Confident with kids and groups
• Organising set-up, transport and bookings
• Simple repairs to keep cars running

• Public liability insurance that covers events and other people's venues
• Permission from venues, councils or market organisers to set up
• Whether working with children requires a check in your state or territory
• Safe charging, transport and storage of batteries
• Wear and tear on cars, and weather if you work outdoors
• A vehicle that can carry the track and gear

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on the size of your track, how many hire cars you buy and the vehicle you use. You will need a vehicle that can carry the track and gear.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many parties and events you book. Revenue is not profit, so allow for car wear and tear and travel. Expect at least around 8 hours a week.

Check public liability insurance that covers events and other people's venues, and get permission from venues, councils or market organisers. Also check whether working with children requires a check in your state or territory, and safe battery charging and storage.