Swimwear market stall and pop-ups

Market visitors, tourists, families heading to the beach and locals looking for a bargain or something different.

Retail margin on each sale, with extra from accessories and bundle deals. Stall fees and travel are your main running costs, so choose busy markets.

• Selling face to face
• Setting up an attractive display
• Choosing stock that suits local tastes
• Handling card payments and cash

• Check each market's insurance requirements, as many ask for public liability insurance
• Check whether your council needs a permit for pop-ups or street trading
• Weather and quiet days can swing your income, so have a back-up plan
• Check your vehicle's capacity and safe setup for the gazebo and stock
• Hygiene rules on try-ons and returns, so check how to word your policy
• GST registration is required once your turnover reaches the threshold, so check with the ATO

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how much stock you buy and your stall, racks, gazebo and fitting screen. These are estimates only and a stall can be a low-cost way to test products.

Check each market's insurance requirements, as many ask for public liability insurance, and whether your council needs a permit for pop-ups or street trading. Also check your vehicle's capacity, how to word a hygiene returns policy, and GST registration.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on the markets you attend, your stock and the weather. Estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week. Quiet days can swing income, so have a back-up plan.