Whether you are getting ready to run your first Christmas market stall, or have years of experience in selling at Christmas markets – we’ve put together this quick guide to help you make the most of your market stall during this festive period.

For more help with setting up your stall, download our free COVID-19 risk assessment template for market traders.

With the UK still in the grip of COVID-19 lockdown measures last winter, many Christmas markets were either cancelled or significantly reduced.

This festive season, though, Christmas markets are well and truly back and expected to be more popular than ever – which is good news for market traders.

To help market traders return to festive trading safely, we have produced a free risk assessment template.

Are you looking to become a market trader and set up your first stall?

One of the first questions you will likely ask yourself is ‘How much money can I earn?’

But when you’re just starting out, there’s a lot to be done before you can start turning a profit.

If you’re a market trader who handles stock, it’s likely that your goods will be at the very heart of your business.

In the unfortunate event that your stock becomes damaged, it would likely be very bad news. Understandably, protecting stock is a key concern for many traders. Despite this urgency, at Marketline we’re aware that many market traders aren’t certain of the best way to insure their stock.

That’s why we put together this guide all about stock insurance — which can help ensure your goods and your business are protected.

Thinking about becoming a market trader? There are plenty of good reasons why - you’ll enjoy low start-up costs, the thrill (and challenges!) of being your own boss, and uncapped earning potential. 

But before you take the leap, take a look at our checklist below - market trading has more complexities than you might think.