Starting a Market can be daunting, here are a couple of easy steps to follow:
- Find a cause, reason or need to start one
- Research the area
- Confirm a date
- Location is key, secure it as soon as possible
- Head over to local authorities to obtain the necessary licenses
- Start sourcing vendors, activities and build up your itinerary for the day
- Sponsors are good for prizes; or promotions to attract traffic
- Make sure to have music, a seating area, a variety of food and stalls with kiddies’ entertainment
- Build your advert and start sharing, reach out to everyone and share it everywhere
- Count down the days
- 1 week before the event, compile a file with all your certificates, licenses, vendor information, emergency contacts etc.
- 5 days before the event, share a vendor map and location with all Vendors so that they are informed of placements.
Sounds easy? The entire process could take between 1 week to 3 months to get ready and certified.
