Accessories stall at markets and pop-ups

Market visitors, tourists and event crowds who like to browse and buy gifts or impulse items.

You sell items at retail prices directly to shoppers, after paying stall fees and buying stock. Busy event days can bring most of your sales.

• Friendly selling and chatting with customers
• Eye-catching display setup
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether your city, county or the market requires a business license or temporary vendor permit
• Check your state's sales tax registration and seller's permit requirements
• Consider general liability insurance, since many markets ask for proof of coverage
• Weather, slow days and stall fees can make income uneven

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how much stock you buy, the display and stand you set up, and which markets you choose. These are estimates, and your own costs may differ.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many events you attend, your stall fees and your product range. Weather and slow days can make income uneven. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check whether your city, county or the market requires a business license or temporary vendor permit, and your state's sales tax registration and seller's permit rules. Also consider general liability insurance, since many markets ask for proof of coverage.