Cricket kit pop-up at clubs and nets

Club players, parents of junior cricketers, club committees and coaches.

Mark-up on kit sold at the stand and on pre-orders, plus bulk club kit deals and bat knocking-in services.

• Cricket knowledge
• Friendly, confident selling
• Organising stock and travel
• Taking card payments and keeping simple records

• Selling at some public sites and events may need permission or a street trading consent, so check with the council and venue owner
• Public liability insurance and cover for stock kept in a vehicle
• Very seasonal and weather-dependent, with limited demand in winter
• Keeping stock secure and unsold stock under control, as it ties up cash
• Check brand trade terms, as some restrict where and how their products are sold

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how much stock you carry, your vehicle and your stand setup. Unsold stock ties up cash, and it is worth checking public liability insurance and cover for stock kept in a vehicle.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on how many clubs, sessions and tournaments you attend. The business is very seasonal and weather-dependent, with limited demand in winter, so plan your cash flow accordingly.

It is something to check. Selling at some public sites and events may need permission or a street trading consent, so ask the council and the venue owner. Also check brand trade terms, as some restrict where and how their products are sold.