How to Make Money Selling Things on the Street

In most big cities, there is a vibrant business community happening right on the street. If you're interested in taking part in it, here are a few quick-to-learn guidelines to help your business start on the right foot.

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Part One of Four:

Choosing What to Sell Edit

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Part Two of Four:

Finding Suitable Places for Selling Edit

Part Three of Four:

Making Sure It's Legal Edit

Part Four of Four:

Using Good Business Practices Edit

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Community Q&A

If you sell it on your own property, you are fine. But if you try to sell your stuff on someone else's property, you would need a permit or permission from the owner.

Usually local ordinances dictate street food vendors. Where you live, it is possible that the law would say something like all food vendors have to be licensed or have a permit. This would include kids. If you're only doing something similar to a lemonade stand. Then that is fine. No cop will ever shut you down for that, unless you turn into some famous big time vendor, then you would probably want to look into getting some permits.

If you have a permit to do so, yes.

You could do but you should ensure that it is ripe and washed. Have a sign stating such, as reassurance for buyers. You might also consider selling smoothies or fruit juices made from some of the fruit, as an additional way to obtain some money. Of course, you'll need a blender or juicer and electricity for that.

No. You don't need a permit to sell lemonade from your driveway. If you were trying to sell it at a public place, then you would.

You need to have a permit or license to prepare and sell food in public. Food vendor permits are not hard to obtain, and the fee to get the license is usually no more than $100. If you are caught selling food or beverages without a permit, you will probably be fined.

If you are going to sell just inside your garage with gates open, you wouldn't need a permit. However, if you are planning to have your own store built, you need a permit.