Become a trader
Markets can provide an excellent starting point for small businesses. Our economic development team in West Suffolk are here to help!
Markets can provide an excellent starting point for small businesses. Our economic development team in West Suffolk are here to help!
We’re offering new traders on our markets, a selection of offers depending on what you sell and which market(s) you would like to attend. Some of the current offers include:
Up to 4 weeks free trading on some of our markets, subject to the type of stall and availability.
Up to 6 weeks free trading on Newmarket, Mildenhall and Brandon markets subject to the type of stall and availability.
Extended 'trade for a tenner' deals at selected markets and for selected products subject to the type of stall and availability.
Gazebo hire from £10 at selected markets, subject to availability.
If you are starting a new business, you may like to look at our start up guide designed specifically for trading on a West Suffolk market:
Market business start-up guidance
You may also like to look at the National Market Trader Federation (NMTF) start up guide:
NMTF - Spring into markets - be a market trader!
Alternatively, you can contact MENTA for business advice and information on loans and grants www.menta.org.uk
(Not all items are accepted on all of our markets so before purchasing stock, please check to see if your products are suitable.)
Find out if there are any trader offers that could benefit your business:
For more information about trading at our markets, please contact markets@westsuffolk.gov.uk.
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