Pop-Up flamenco shop at studios and festivals

Flamenco students, performers and families who want to try on shoes and costumes in person, plus teachers who take a studio partnership.

Retail sales of shoes, skirts and accessories at each event, often with a booth fee or a small commission shared with the host studio.

• Fitting shoes and advising on dance styles
• Friendly face-to-face selling
• Organising stock and event logistics

• Vendor or temporary sales permits at markets and festivals, check with your municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, often required by event organizers
• Collecting and remitting GST/HST and provincial sales tax correctly, check with the Canada Revenue Agency and your province
• Winter weather and a quiet season when events slow down
• Import duties on stock bought from abroad

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you carry and what display and fitting gear you need. Treat this as an estimate when planning your budget.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many events and studios you reach. Expect at least about 8 hours a week. Winter weather and a quiet season can slow events.

Check vendor or temporary sales permits at markets and festivals with your municipality. Also check commercial general liability insurance, which organizers often require, GST/HST and provincial sales tax with the CRA and your province, and import duties on stock from abroad.