Bag stall at markets and pop-ups

Market visitors, tourists, festival-goers and gift shoppers.

You sell directly at a markup, paying a stall fee per event. Popular events and good displays drive sales, and you can test products before committing to a shop.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Eye-catching display
• Simple cash handling and stock tracking

• Check vendor permits and your state's sales tax rules for temporary or event sales
• Many markets require general liability insurance, so ask each organizer
• Weather, slow events and stall fees can make some days unprofitable
• Storage and transport of stock, and a vehicle that can carry your setup
• Avoid counterfeit or unauthorized brand-name goods

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your display setup and the vehicle you need to carry it. Stall fees at each event are an additional ongoing cost to plan for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on which markets you attend and how often. Weather, slow events and stall fees can make some days unprofitable, and you can start with about 10 hours a week.

Check vendor permits and your state's sales tax rules for temporary or event sales. Many markets require general liability insurance, so ask each organizer. Also plan storage and transport, and avoid counterfeit or unauthorized brand-name goods.