Craft fair and market stall

Shoppers and gift buyers at markets and events, who often make quick purchases.

You sell items at a retail price above what they cost to make or buy. Costs include pitch fees at each event. Sales vary a lot by event and season.

• Friendly, confident selling
• Attractive display and merchandising
• Basic stock and cash handling
• Planning events and stock levels

• Public liability insurance, which many organisers ask for
• Pitch fees and whether the event brings enough footfall to cover them
• Check with your council or the market organiser whether any trading permission is needed
• Product safety and labelling rules for items like candles, toys or cosmetics
• Weather, setting up in all conditions, and carrying stock, a car or van is usually needed

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your stock, stall and display, and insurance. Pitch fees are extra, so check whether each event brings enough footfall to cover them.

Check public liability insurance, which many organisers ask for. Also check with your council or the market organiser whether any trading permission is needed, and product safety and labelling rules for items like candles, toys or cosmetics.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many events you attend, your products and pitch quality. Weather and setting up in all conditions matter, and a car or van is usually needed to carry stock.