| Antiques |
| What do you do? |
| I sell used furniture and antiques at a local farmer’s market. I started out just selling my own things because I was downsizing. This gave me a good idea where to sell things, what people would buy and what they would pay for it. Where I live, there is a monthly farmer’s market. I found it worked best. People at flea markets don’t want to spend hardly anything. I’ve thought about renting a booth in an antique mall. I reinvest some of what I earn in more inventory. I love to shop! |
| I run this business: |
| Part-time Work-from-home |
| How many hours a week do you work at your business? |
| Less than 20 hours a week Flexible Sometimes long hours may be required |
| When do you work? |
| Early mornings |
| How much control do you have over your work schedule? |
| The one day a month I sell at market, I have a VERY long day. I load up the van the day before. I set up early and I stay as long as the weather permits. If I’ve gone to all the trouble of showing up, I’m the last person there. I printed business cards with my contact information and website on them, then punched a hole in it so that |
| Could I bring my child or pet to work? |
| Pets are OK Babies are OK Older children are OK Maybe, it depends on the circumstances |
| Do you have to own a car? |
| Yes |
| Work environment |
| Outside Inside Travel in the local area |
| Is there a dress code? |
| No |
| How do you dress? |
| Casual |
| Is this job: |
| Both Fast-paced and Relaxed |
| Is this job physically demanding? |
| Are you on your feet all day? Do you have to lift heavy things? |
| Co-Workers |
| Work with just a few people |
| How much did you have to invest to start this business? |
| I sold my own things to start. |
| How long did it take to break even? |
| Right away. |
| Job Requirements: What skills does this job require? |
| I had to learn what people want. I already recognized a copy from an original. I don’t buy or sell anything that is very expensive or valuable. It is good to know how to repair and recover things. I can take something relatively valueless and sell it for a good markup. |
| Do you have to go to school to get this job? |
| No. |
| Location |
| This job could be done anywhere. |
Used Furniture & Antiques