Table tennis stall at clubs and tournaments

Club and league players, juniors and their parents, coaches and club committees buying for the club.

Mark-up on kit sold at events and club visits, plus assembly work and regular repeat visits to the same clubs.

• Good knowledge of bats, blades and rubbers
• Friendly, honest advice
• Handling cash and card payments

• Public liability insurance, which event organisers often ask for
• Event organisers may charge pitch fees or have rules on traders, so check before booking
• Stock can sit unsold, so start with a small range and restock fast sellers
• You will need a car or van to carry stock, and cover for stock in transit
• Check with your council whether trading at a venue needs any permission

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £7,000, depending on the range of stock you carry and your stall setup. These are estimates, so start with a small range and restock fast sellers.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many events you attend and what players buy. These are estimates, and unsold stock can slow things down.

Check public liability insurance, which organisers often ask for, and cover for stock in transit. Also check any pitch fees or trader rules from event organisers, and with your council whether trading at a venue needs permission.