Mobile market and event stall set-up crew

Market and event organisers, stallholders who don't want to do their own set-up, and small retailers running pop-up stalls.

A fixed fee per stall or per event, or an hourly crew rate, with extra for early starts, weekend work and repeat contracts with organisers.

• Practical with tools and flat-pack structures
• Reliable and on time for early starts
• Good at planning layouts and loads

• Public liability insurance, and check whether organisers require a certificate of currency
• Safe lifting and working at height when putting up frames and marquees, with weights or tie-downs for wind
• Check your state's workers compensation rules before you take on helpers
• Check with your local council whether any permits apply to the venues you work at

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your tools, trailer or vehicle needs, weights and tie-downs, and insurance. You work from a ute or van with your own tools.

Check public liability insurance and whether organisers want a certificate of currency. Also check safe lifting and working at height rules, wind weights or tie-downs, your state's workers compensation rules before taking on helpers, and any council permits for venues.

Revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000 a month, depending on how many markets and events you service and what you charge. You can start from about 10 hours a week, though early starts are common.