Souvenir market stall

Visitors and locals browsing markets, plus people looking for a gift with a local feel.

Retail margin on each item sold. You pay a stall fee per market day, so choosing busy markets and good products matters.

• Eye for popular, well-priced products
• Friendly selling and display skills
• Simple record keeping

• Market organisers usually ask for public liability insurance, so check their requirements
• Check with the market organiser and local council whether you need a trader permit
• Weather can cancel or ruin a market day, so have a plan for wet or very hot days
• Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
• Authentic Indigenous art and designs should be bought from reputable sources with proper licensing, so check suppliers carefully

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your stall setup, display gear and how much stock you buy. Get supplier quotes and check market fees before deciding how much to spend.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many markets you attend, your products and the crowds. Weather can affect a market day, so these figures are estimates only and are not profit.

Check the market organiser's public liability insurance requirements and whether you need a trader permit from the organiser or local council. Also check ABN and GST registration, and buy Indigenous art only from reputable, properly licensed sources.