Pop-Up magazine and news stall

Market shoppers, event visitors, tourists and readers looking for niche or local titles.

Margin on each item sold, plus stall fees as your main cost. Specialty and local titles can sell at better margins than mass-market papers.

• Friendly, chatty selling
• Curating titles people want
• Setting up and packing down a stall

• Vendor permits or a local business license, requirements vary by city and county, so check before you sell
• Sales tax registration with your state for taxable goods
• Selling packaged food or drinks may need extra permits, check with your local health department
• General liability insurance, as many markets require proof of coverage
• Weather and event cancellations can cause uneven income

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your stall or cart, your opening stock of titles and goods, and any display gear you buy.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many markets and events you attend, your title selection and your pricing. Weather and event cancellations can make income uneven.

Check vendor permits or a local business license, as requirements vary by city and county. Also check state sales tax registration, extra permits with your local health department if selling packaged food or drinks, and general liability insurance that many markets require.