If you are a native of Spitalfields or someone who will be around for a little while, you may consider becoming a trader at the Old Spitalfields Market.

Hundreds of traders come here on a daily basis to show their unique products and services and see what people think of them. There are great benefits to selling at the market as opposed to owning a traditional store or website, but you may still be on the fence about the career move. If this is the case, consider some of your opportunities below.

One of the best parts about becoming a trader at the Spitalfields market is that you will be guaranteed traffic to your stall. The market is a huge attraction for London, and it is easily travelled by tourists and natives alike. If your shop fits the theme of the day, you will have an even greater access to the specific audience you are trying to reach with your products because they are there to shop for themed items.

In other words, your clothing stall will do well on Fridays because those are set aside for fashion-based stalls. The people that come there are looking for your items specifically.

You get to be your own boss when you decide to sell at the Old Spitalfields Market. You can pick a schedule that works with you as long as it complies with the guidelines of the market. You can also determine what you want to sell and how you want to sell it based on your stall position. There are plenty of existing stalls to pull inspiration from, or you may already have an idea set out in your mind.

You can also get counselling from the market directors about what to sell and what works best at the market as a whole. This advice could be crucial to your success.

If you have an existing store, it may be a good idea to setup a stall at the market so you can access different groups of people and entice them to come to your shop. This is one of the simplest and most effective forms of advertisement out there.

The Spitalfields market is a central place that many people gather to do their shopping as a whole, but if they like your products enough, they may make a trip right to your store next time.