Greeting card market stall and pop-ups

Market shoppers, gift buyers and holiday visitors who pick up cards and small gifts on impulse.

Sales of individual cards, multi-card deals and add-ons like wrap and tags, with busiest seasons around holidays.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Attractive display and merchandising
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether your state requires a sales tax permit and whether markets ask for a seller's permit
• Check your city or county for any vendor or business license requirements
• General liability insurance, which many markets require
• Weather and slow event days can hit sales, so test a few events before committing to fees

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on your stock, display equipment and event fees. These are estimates, so try a few events before committing to larger fees or a bigger inventory.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many events you attend, the quality of the events, your range and your prices. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and weather can affect slow days.

Check whether your state requires a sales tax permit and whether markets ask for a seller's permit. Also check your city or county for vendor or business license requirements, and general liability insurance, which many markets require.