Asian goods market and pop-up stall

Market visitors, festival crowds, tourists and gift shoppers, especially around events such as Lunar New Year or local Asian heritage festivals.

Retail sales of stock bought wholesale. Revenue depends on event fees, foot traffic and the number of events you attend each month.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Display and merchandising
• Handling cash and card payments
• Planning stock for each event

• Sales tax permit and any temporary vendor permits: check with your state and the market organizer
• Packaged food at markets may need health department approval, check your county rules
• Event fees and bad weather can hurt a day's takings
• General liability insurance, which many markets require as proof
• Loading, setup and storage need a vehicle and space for stock

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your stall setup, the stock you buy and event fees. Bad weather can hurt a day's takings, so it helps to start with a small range of products.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on which markets and festivals you attend and what you sell. Plan on roughly 8 hours a week at minimum. Event fees and weather can affect results.

Check for a sales tax permit and any temporary vendor permits with your state and the market organizer. Packaged food may need health department approval, so check your county rules. Many markets also ask for proof of general liability insurance.