Pop-Up box office for festivals and shows

Festival and event organisers, small venues, community groups and promoters, who pay you a fee or a share of sales.

A flat fee per event or per day, a commission on tickets sold, or a mix. Some organisers also pay extra for pre-sale setup and scanning.

• Friendly with the public
• Handling payments accurately
• Calm under queues and pressure
• Organising small teams

• Seasonality: outdoor events are busiest in warmer months, so plan for slow winters or add indoor venues
• Cash handling and card payment security, so check your payment provider's rules
• Check GST/HST (or QST in Quebec) on your fees and the ticket sales you process
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether event organisers require proof of coverage
• If you hire helpers, check your province's WCB/WSIB rules
• Check your provincial rules on ticket pricing and resale

Estimates suggest startup typically costs around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your equipment and payment setup. Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000 in these estimates, depending on how many events you work and the fees or sales share you agree.

Check cash handling and card payment security with your payment provider, and GST/HST (or QST in Quebec) on your fees and ticket sales. Also check commercial general liability insurance, WCB/WSIB rules if you hire helpers, and provincial rules on ticket pricing and resale.

Outdoor events are busiest in warmer months, so plan for slow winters or add indoor venues. The estimates assume at least about 10 hours a week. Useful skills include handling payments accurately, staying calm under queues and organizing small teams.