Bangle pop-up stall at markets and events

Festival visitors, wedding shoppers, families buying for celebrations and people browsing weekend markets.

Direct sales at the booth, usually sold by the set. Events bring concentrated sales, and you can collect email or social contacts for repeat orders.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Visual display and merchandising
• Stock planning for each event

• Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or temporary sales tax registration for event sales
• Some events and cities need vendor permits, so ask each organizer
• Check general liability insurance, which many events require
• Booth fees and weather can eat profits at slow events
• Check rules on lead and cadmium content in jewelry and be clear about materials

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on your stock, table and display setup, and event fees. Booth fees and weather can eat into profits at slow events, so choose events with care.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many events you attend, which ones you choose and what you sell. Revenue is not profit once booth fees are paid.

Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or temporary sales tax registration for event sales, and ask each organizer about vendor permits. Also check general liability insurance, which many events require, and lead and cadmium rules for jewelry.