Western wear pop-up stall at events

Event crowds, competitors, farming families and visitors looking for hats, boots and western outfits.

You sell stock at a markup, paying site fees for each event. Busy weekends can bring in most of your income.

• Selling face to face
• Fitting hats and boots
• Planning event calendars and travel
• Handling cash and card payments

• Public liability insurance, which most event organisers require
• Site fees and travel costs can eat margins on quiet events
• Weather and cancelled events affect income, so keep some cash buffer
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
• Check any council or market rules for trading at each venue

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on your stock, gazebo and display gear, and the van or ute you use. Site fees and travel costs can eat into margins at quiet events.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many events you attend, their crowds and your range. Weather and cancelled events can affect income, so keep some cash buffer.

Check public liability insurance, which most event organisers require, and any council or market rules for trading at each venue. You will also need an ABN, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.