Flamenco kit stall at classes and festivals

Dancers and parents who want to try shoes and skirts in person, plus dance schools buying for groups or performances.

Margin on items sold at each event, plus pre-orders for sizes you don't carry and group orders for schools.

• Fitting flamenco shoes and advising on fit
• Setting up a tidy display
• Taking card payments and keeping stock records

• Public liability insurance: many venues and events ask for it
• Street trading rules: check with the local council if you plan to trade outside a private venue
• Event pitch fees and travel costs eating into margin
• Stock in many sizes can tie up cash, so start small and track what sells

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how much stock you buy, how many shoe sizes you carry and the rail and display kit you need. Starting small and tracking what sells helps limit cash tied up in stock.

Check whether venues and events ask for public liability insurance, as many do. If you plan to trade outside a private venue, check street trading rules with your local council. Also check pitch fees and travel costs before you commit to events.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £2,000, depending on how many classes and events you attend, what stock you carry and your pitch fees. The estimate assumes at least about 6 hours a week. Pitch fees and travel can eat into margin.