Seasonal swimwear pop-up stall

Locals and visitors at summer markets and beach or lake towns who want a swimsuit right now.

Mark-up on stock sold at stall fees you pay per day or per season. Weather and location matter a lot, and you can feed repeat customers into an online shop or social media.

• Selling face to face
• Setting up an attractive display
• Choosing stock that fits a local crowd

• Check which markets and municipalities require a vendor permit or business licence
• Vendor or commercial general liability insurance, which many events require
• Rain and cool weather can wipe out a market day
• Check how to collect and remit GST/HST and provincial sales tax on in-person sales
• Carrying stock needs a suitable vehicle and storage space

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you carry and what display, mirror and changing screen you need. Treat this as an estimate when planning.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on which markets you attend and your stock. Expect at least about 8 hours a week. Rain and cool weather can wipe out a market day.

Check which markets and municipalities require a vendor permit or business licence. Also check vendor or commercial general liability insurance, which many events require, and how to collect and remit GST/HST and provincial sales tax on in-person sales.