Frequently Asked Questions
Trading on Crewe and Nantwich
Markets:
Here are the main questions to ask yourself if you are thinking
about setting up as a market trader:
- Who runs
the markets?
- What can I
sell?
- What kind of stalls or pitches are
available?
- How can I get a regular pitch?
- How do I choose a line to sell?
- Who are my customers likely to be?
- What are the current business issues?
- Do you run any specialist markets?
- Once I've set up, how can I develop customer
loyalty?
- What marketing help does the Council give to
traders?
- Who are my competitors likely to be?
- Do I need any training and qualifications?
- What additional skills are required?
- How much
does it cost?
- What
insurance do I need?
- What laws will I have to deal with?
- Who must I tell that I have a market stall?
Further information
BIF 65 A Guide to the Consumer Protection Act 1987
BIF 83 A Guide to Customer Care
BIF 197 Trade Descriptions Act 1968
BIF 328 National Minimum Wage
Useful Contacts
National Market Traders' Federation
Hampton House
Hawshaw Lane
Hoyland
Barnsley
S74 OHA
Tel: (01226) 749 021
National Association of British Market
Authorities
NABMA House
13 Moor Road
Orrell Post
Wigan
WN5 8ND
National Association of Farmers'
Markets
South Vaults
Green Park Station
Green Park Road
Bath
BAI 1JB