Accessories market stall or pop-up

Market visitors, gift buyers and shoppers who like to see and try items in person.

You sell stock at a mark-up. Takings depend on the pitch, the footfall and the weather, and you pay a fee for each pitch or event.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Display and merchandising
• Handling cash and card payments

• Many councils require a street trading licence or consent for some pitches, check with the market organiser and your council
• Public liability insurance is often required by market organisers
• Hallmarking rules apply if you describe items as gold, silver or platinum
• Weather and quiet days make income uneven, so test a few pitches before committing

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your stock, display, stall fees and payment equipment. Test a few pitches before committing, as weather and quiet days can make income uneven.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £400 to £2,500, depending on the markets you attend, your pitch and your range. Plan for at least 8 hours a week, including setting up and packing down.

Check whether your council requires a street trading licence or consent for some pitches, and ask the market organiser. Also check public liability insurance, which organisers often require, and hallmarking rules if you describe items as gold, silver or platinum.