Dancewear pop-up and fitting service

Parents and pupils at local dance schools, plus adult dancers and the schools themselves.

Retail margin on items sold at fittings, and orders placed for later delivery. Some schools may agree uniform supply for new starters.

• Shoe and leotard fitting knowledge
• Friendly, patient customer service
• Organising stock and orders

• Public liability insurance, and check cover for stock in your vehicle
• Check whether selling at events or on public land needs a street trading or pitch permission
• Busy times cluster around term starts and shows, so income may be uneven
• Unsold stock in odd sizes ties up your money
• Keep an eye on the VAT registration threshold

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on the range of dancewear and shoes you stock and how much you carry. Unsold stock in odd sizes can tie up your money.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £3,000, depending on how many dance schools you visit. Busy times cluster around term starts and shows, so income may be uneven.

Check public liability insurance and cover for stock in your vehicle. Also check whether selling at events or on public land needs a street trading or pitch permission, and keep an eye on the VAT registration threshold.