Be a Trader

So you're interested in becoming a market trader?

The National Market Traders' Federation receives many enquiries from people who feel they would like to be their own boss, and earn a living by retailing.

Markets can be the quickest way to get started, and although it is not the easiest way to make a living it can be lucrative and rewarding.

In the end, your success will depend to a large extent on your own judgement and initiative.

Interested?

Click on the topics on the right.

Ronnie Roberts gives a first hand account of life as a market trader

STARTING OUT

CHOOSING A LINE

BUYING A STALL

CHOOSING A MARKET

ACCOUNTS & VAT

DEALING WITH THE LAW

JOINING THE NMTF

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