Guides
Learn how to run a successful stall.
How to make signs that work at 60 km/h (plus clear labels)
<p>Think like a driver with two seconds to decide. Your sign has one job: say the thing, simply, from far away. Fewer words, bigger letters, strong contrast. That’s the whole brief.</p><p>BIG ROAD SIGN: KEEP IT SIMPLE<br>Start with the message. Pick the one thing you want people to know right...
How to take payments and keep trust (cash, QR, honesty boxes, gentle security)
<p>Think simple and kind. For a small roadside stall, two ways to pay is plenty: cash (into a tidy honesty box) and one digital option (a QR that opens a card-payment page). Any more than that and a lovely little stop can start to feel like admin. Clear prices and clear instructions keep everyone...
How to harvest, pack & keep food safe (eggs, honey, bakes, preserves)
<p>Safe food at a roadside stall starts with calm and clean. A simple little routine is all you need: wash your hands, wipe benches, use food-safe tubs, and try to keep a “money hand” separate from your “food hand” (tongs are great for this). Work in the cool and in the shade where you can. On...
How to run the day: restocking, waste, quick records & basic insurance
<p>A good stall day feels calm, not frantic. A simple rhythm for mornings, restocking, waste, and records keeps things ticking over without turning it into a full-time job. Think small habits you repeat each week, rather than big systems you’ll never keep up.</p><h2>Set up a steady morning...
How to grow your little shopfront: photos, socials, neighbours, seasons & pop-ups
<p>Growing your roadside stall doesn’t have to mean going “big.” It just means helping people find you, remember you, and come back. A few honest photos, gentle social posts, and good neighbourly habits will do most of the work.</p><h2>Take simple, honest photos</h2><p>Morning light is kind; open...