Women's fashion pop-up and market seller

Local women browsing markets and events who like to try on and buy in person.

Markup on each item sold, plus add-on sales of accessories. Income depends on how many events you do and how good the foot traffic is.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Merchandising and display
• Planning stock and event schedules

• Many states and cities require a seller's permit and sales tax collection, check with your state tax agency
• Markets may require a city or county vendor permit and proof of general liability insurance
• Weather and event fees can make some days unprofitable
• Unsold stock and storage space at home

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the stock, rack, display and card reader you buy. These are estimates. Unsold stock and storage space at home are worth planning for.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many events you attend and what you sell. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week. Weather and event fees can make some days unprofitable.

Check with your state tax agency whether you need a seller's permit and must collect sales tax. Markets may require a city or county vendor permit and proof of general liability insurance, so ask each organizer what they need.