First Time In The Markets

• Arrive at the earliest time that stallholders are permitted to. Make sure you have everything set up and ready to go. This will give you plenty of time if any problems arise along the way. You will also be able to relax and take a breather before the real work begins.
• Practice setting up in your garage or yard. You can take your time, experiment and rearrange until it's just right. Doing this will give you a fair idea of how you’d like to display your products and will also save you time setting up at the actual market
• Keep within your stall boundaries. 
• Write a list of the things you will need to bring along and check them off as you pack. It’s usually good to have a timeline of what needs to be done during the weeks leading up to the market day. Make sure everything is packed and ready go the night before, as you will most likely need to be on the road early in the morning. 
• Arrange to have a float that includes coins and notes. Have more than you think you will need. It can go straight back into your bank account the next day if need be, just be prepared if someone hands you a $50 note for a $5 item .
• Make sure you have all your items priced individually or group items of the same value together and have signs. Most customers don’t like to ask the price.
• You will almost always need to write down something during the day. Whether it is details for a custom order, or to keep track of which items have sold, you will be better prepared with a notebook and pen.
• Now, remember, just relax. Be yourself and have fun – that’s the most important thing. Enjoy your experience. You'll have a great day meeting and talking to people and of course selling your wares.