Do you already have a business idea or even an established business? If so, you may be ready to talk to our experienced and friendly Markets Team. They will be pleased to talk you through the next steps.
If you do not have an established business, your first step is to decide what you want to sell. How do you do that?
- Do you have something you are passionate about?
- Something you would like to build your career around that you think people will want to buy?
The first thing to do is research:
- Find out what is on offer and if there are any gaps in the market.
- See if there is any competition, both from market traders and other retailers in the area.
- Visit our markets to get a feel for what is on offer. Also, look at what the other traders are doing.
Talk to the other traders for advice especially about where you can source your goods. Our traders can share their experiences to help you on your journey.
Have you found a strong product line that is:
- New and interesting;
- and not being sold on the market now?
If you have, your next step is to talk to our team.