Children's clothes market and pop-up stall

Local parents and families browsing markets, plus gift shoppers at seasonal events.

Retail sales of stock bought wholesale or sourced from makers, minus stall fees, travel and unsold stock. Busy seasonal events such as back-to-school and the holidays tend to matter most.

• Eye for children's styles and sizing
• Friendly selling face to face
• Setting up an attractive display
• Handling cash, card payments and stock counts

• Market or event vendor permits and stall insurance requirements; check with each organiser and your municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, which many markets require
• Children's clothing safety and labelling rules; check Health Canada guidance and supplier compliance
• Collecting the right sales tax (GST/HST or PST) and registering once required
• Cold weather and seasonal gaps, especially for outdoor markets in winter

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much stock you buy and what racks, tables and display items you need. A stall keeps costs lower and lets you test what sells before renting a shop.

Things to check include market or event vendor permits and stall insurance requirements, which you should confirm with each organiser and your municipality. Also check commercial general liability insurance, children's clothing safety and labelling rules, and GST/HST or PST registration.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on the markets you attend, your stock and your pricing. The minimum time is about 8 hours a week. Cold weather and seasonal gaps can affect outdoor markets in winter.