Home saree showroom and pop-ups

Local families and shoppers who want to see and feel fabric in person before buying, especially for weddings and festive occasions.

You sell stock at a markup, with higher sales at events. Extra income comes from blouse stitching referrals, accessories and bulk orders for wedding parties.

• Knowledge of saree types, fabrics and draping
• Friendly, personal selling
• Organizing stock and event days

• Home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules if customers visit your home, check with your city or county
• State sales tax registration and collecting tax on in-person sales
• Vendor fees, temporary seller permits and insurance requirements at events
• Slow-moving stock, since trends and seasons change, so avoid over-buying
• General liability insurance, especially with customers visiting your home

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, display racks and mirrors, and event stall fees. Treat this as an estimate, and avoid over-buying since trends and seasons change.

Things to check: home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules if customers visit your home, and state sales tax registration. Also check vendor fees, temporary seller permits and insurance requirements at events, and general liability insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on your stock, prices, appointments and how many events you attend. Slow-moving stock can affect results. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.