Seasonal beach toy stall and hire

Day visitors, families and holidaymakers on the beach or near the foreshore.

Hire fees by the hour or day, plus margin on small impulse items. Sales depend heavily on weather and holiday periods.

• Friendly, outgoing manner
• Simple cash handling
• Setting up and packing down equipment

• Permits are often needed to trade on public land, and spots may be limited or allocated by tender, so check early
• Public liability insurance, particularly for hire items like boards
• Safety and liability if hire gear is used in the water, so consider clear terms and signage
• Income only during warmer months and good weather, so plan other work or savings
• Storage and transport for stock and equipment, and security overnight

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the stall or cart you choose, how much stock and hire gear you buy, and your transport and storage. These figures are estimates only.

Check early, as permits are often needed to trade on public land, and spots may be limited or allocated by tender. Also check public liability insurance, safety and liability for hire gear used in the water, and storage and overnight security.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your spot, the weather and how busy the season is. Income only comes in warmer months, so plan other work or savings. Expect at least about 12 hours a week. These are estimates only.