Market Ready

Selling at Marketsor Testing Retail?

You don't need a full POS system to start selling in person. Shopify POS Lite on your phone, a card reader, and you're ready for the weekend market.

Is This You?

You make things and want to sell them at markets. Or you have an online store and want to test if physical retail makes sense before committing to a lease. You need something simple—not a full retail setup.

Maybe you've been taking cash only, or using Square just for markets while your real business runs on Shopify. You want everything in one place without overcomplicating things.

This service is ideal for:

Makers and artisans selling at weekend markets
Brands testing retail before opening a permanent store
Pop-up shops and temporary retail activations
Food vendors and mobile businesses
Artists and creators at craft fairs and exhibitions

At a Glance

Typical Timeline

3-5 days

Discovery Required

No — simple enough to start quickly

Complexity

Low

Why Start Here

Low cost, low commitment, real retail experience.

No Monthly POS Fee

POS Lite is included free with any Shopify plan. You only pay standard card processing fees per transaction.

Truly Portable

Your phone, a card reader, and you're ready. No bulky hardware, no complicated setup at each venue.

Same Inventory as Online

Sell the same products you list online. No separate catalogue, no manual tracking, no double-entry.

Test Before You Commit

See if retail works for your business before investing in a permanent location. Real data, low risk.

What's Included

Everything you need to sell at your next market—nothing you don't.

POS Lite Setup

Shopify POS Lite configured for mobile selling. Free with any Shopify plan—no monthly POS fees.

Mobile Card Reader

Tap and chip reader that connects to your phone or tablet. Accept cards anywhere with mobile data or WiFi.

Product Sync

Your products from Shopify available at the market. Sell the same items you sell online.

Quick Checkout

Fast transaction flow optimised for market pace. Tap to pay, email receipts, move to the next customer.

Location Tracking

Track sales by market or event. Know which markets perform and which products sell where.

Offline Mode

Take payments even without internet. Transactions sync when you're back online.

Hardware cost: ~$79 for a card reader. That's the only required purchase.

Ready to Grow?

Markets are often the first step. Here's where you might go next.

Opening a Store?

Markets proved there's demand. Now you want a permanent location with full POS capabilities.

New Store Setup
Adding Online Sales?

You've been market-only and want to sell online too. We'll build both channels together.

Unified Commerce Setup

Common Questions

Questions from market sellers and pop-up operators.

Got a Market Coming Up?

Let's get you set up to take card payments at your next event. Simple setup, professional service.