Baseball kit stall at clubs and tournaments

Players, parents of new junior players, coaches and club committees.

Margin on each item sold at events, plus pre-orders for team kit and special orders collected at the next fixture.

• Knowledge of baseball or softball gear
• Friendly selling face to face
• Organising stock and transport

• Get permission from the club or venue, and check whether a council street trading licence is needed for any public land
• Public liability insurance is usually sensible for events, and some organisers will ask for it
• Event seasons are short and weather-dependent, so sales may be uneven
• Check the product safety rules for helmets and protective gear
• Keep records of income and expenses for your Self Assessment tax return

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how much stock, display kit and transport you need. Public liability insurance is usually sensible for events, so it is worth including in your budget.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £1,500, depending on how many events you attend. Event seasons are short and weather-dependent, so sales may be uneven through the year.

Get permission from the club or venue, and check whether a council street trading licence is needed for any public land. Also check product safety rules for helmets and protective gear, and whether organisers require public liability insurance.