Baby clothes pop-up and market stall

Local parents, grandparents and gift buyers browsing markets and events.

You buy at wholesale or make the items, then sell at retail price at each event. Bundles such as outfit-plus-hat sets help raise the average sale.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Eye for display and styling
• Planning stock by size and season
• Handling cash and card payments

• Children's clothing must meet US safety rules; check CPSC requirements and labeling
• Many markets ask for proof of general liability insurance, so check each organizer's rules
• Check whether your city or county requires a vendor or temporary business license
• Bad weather can cut sales on outdoor days, so keep a backup plan

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your stock, tent or table, racks and card reader, and the markets you join. These are estimates, so plan your own budget before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on which events you attend, your stock and the weather. You would typically need at least about 10 hours a week. These figures are estimates only.

Check CPSC requirements and labeling for children's clothing. Many markets ask for proof of general liability insurance, so check each organizer's rules. Also check whether your city or county requires a vendor or temporary business license.