Personalising stall for markets and events

Shoppers at markets and fairs buying gifts, and event hosts who want personalised favours for guests.

Sell blank items with personalisation included, charging a set price per piece. Event bookings can be charged as a hire fee or per item.

• Friendly selling and chatting to customers
• Accurate spelling and layout checks
• Planning stock and keeping to deadlines

• Check public liability insurance, as many markets ask for proof
• Check whether your local council requires street trading consent for outdoor pitches
• Double check spelling with customers before stitching, as mistakes mean wasted items
• Pitch fees and quiet days can eat into profit, so track costs per event

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your portable equipment, ready-made stock and stall setup. Pitch fees at each event are an extra cost, so track your costs per event.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many events you attend and how busy they are. Quiet days and pitch fees can eat into profit, so check your takings against costs.

Check public liability insurance, as many markets ask for proof. Also check whether your local council requires street trading consent for outdoor pitches, and double check spelling with customers before stitching, as mistakes mean wasted items.