Want to become a market trader?
Market stall vacancies are available in the Prince of Wales Market. Prices start from £85 per week, with 75% rent discount for the first three months follwed by 50% rent discount for the following six months, *terms and conditions apply.
You will need:
- To visit the market and talk to the manager about charges, trading times, parking facilities and the commodity you wish to sell
- To know about the goods you are selling and local demand
- To be friendly and organised
- To be prepared to work 7 days per week around your business
- To use your stall to its best advantage
- To advertise regularly
- To be prepared to use other tools to complement your market stall; including social media
- Public Liability Insurance
Becoming a Permanent trader in Cannock's Prince of Wales Market
Regular Stalls are available to rent at competitive rates.
You will need to:
- Complete the application form/s (download below)
- Hold public liability insurance certificate with indemnity cover up to £5 million (see disclaimer below)
- Have proof of your address
- Have proof of your identity.
- 4 weeks rent in advance is required.
- 2 references are required
Please contact the Market officer on 01889 503612/07813 458 729 for further details or to arrange a meeting.
Please feel free to comment on our markets using our compliments and complaints on-line form. The markets hold regular special events and promotions so don't forget to keep checking.
Disclaimer
Cannock Council will not be held responsible for any loss,damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any inaccuracy or error within these documents.
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Becoming a casual trader in the Prince of Wales Market
Casual Stalls are available to rent at a heavily discounted price of £5 per day.
You will need to:
- To visit the Market and talk to the Manager about charges, trading times, parking facilities and the commodity you wish to sell
- To know about the goods you are selling and local demand
- To be friendly and organised
- To be prepared to work 7 days per week around your business
- To use your stall to its best advantage
- To advertise regularly
- To be prepared to use other tools to complement your market stall; including social media
Public Liability Insurance
- Complete the application form/s (download below)
- Hold public liability insurance certificate with indemnity cover up to £5 million (see disclaimer below)
- Have proof of your address
- Have proof of your identity.
- £20 casual stall rent is required (£5 until further notice)
Please contact the Market officer on 07813 458729 for further details or to arrange a meeting.
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Help in starting your own business
Thinking of starting your own small Business?
How about becoming a Market Trader
Below is a list of places that can offer help, advice and support to people wishing to set up their own small business. All numbers were correct at time of printing.
- Jobcentre links for new businesses-Contact 0800 169 0190 (Cannock).
Can help with claims for New Enterprise Allowance, before trading commences. - Enterprise Clubs also available for self employed people (in their first years of trading) for support and advice.
- Stoke on Trent/Staffordshire help line-Contact 0800 998 1098 Monday to Friday from 9.00 am until 6.00 pm or email enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org for any business, any size and at any stage in development.
- The Prince`s Trust, support for 18-30 years old. Contact 01889 586222 or princes-trust.org.uk.
- Stafford New Enterprise Lead Contact 01785 257057.
- Start-up loans available at: www.startuploans.co.uk
- Start&Grow: for business support in the Midlands info@enterprisefirst.co.uk
- You could check with your local Small Business Advisor about where to find out about short courses in business management: econdev@cannockchasedc.gov.uk or call the Team on 01543 464272
- Further details on VAT registration from HMRC at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/start/register/when-to-register.htm#1
Last Updated: 24/03/2023