From little things, big things grow

| February 9, 2012

February 9, 2012

one thing all these people have in common is that they all started out at a market stall and have achieved greatness

We all know, or should, how conducive markets are to incubating small (and big) business ideas.

How starting at a market is affordable and accessible without going into serious debt or commitment to test a business idea, how it can be the most effective form of customer feedback when launching a new product, and how some of the most recognised brands we know of today where established at markets, or, their owner started their business career at a market stall.

For those that doubt the potential or have reservations at starting a business at a market, this should prove that anything is possible, it just takes a good idea, focus, determination and hard work, but then all business does.

Following is a list of just some of these amazing people, the one thing all these people have in common is that they all started out at a market stall and have achieved greatness. So if your thinking about starting at a market, dont wait any longer, be inspired, book the stall, and start building your own business empire today!

Of course if your not the empire building type, why not just build your own business at a market, have enormous fun, make great lifelong friends and earn a few pounds, market trading is probably the most satisfying experience you could ever have.

The list below is meant to be an inspirational list to show people their are no limits and no matter where in life you come from, if your desire is to make it big, you have the same opportunities as others, and of course being a success does not mean you have to leave the market to do so.

Comments are open, if you know of anybody not in the list please let us know we would love to hear from you.

John Hargreaves Matalan Liverpool Markets Selling M & S Seconds

Julian Dunkerton Supergroup, Superdry and Cult Clothing Cheltenham Markets Retro Items

Lord Alen Sugar The Apprentice, East End Markets Selling Beetroot

Sir Ken Morrison Morrisons, Bradford market Selling Eggs and Butter with father

Dave Whelan JJB Sports Blackburn Market Selling Toiletries

Chris Dawson The Range Plymouth Markets Selling Shellfish on his fathers stall

Peter Simon Monsoon Portobello Road Market Hand Knitted Coats

Bill Adderley Dunelm Mill Leicester Market Curtains

Mary Spiteri Tit fer Tat Greenwich Market Selling Trillby Hats

Lowell Harder Radley and Co Camden Market Leather Bags and Suitcases

Marco Cairns Duffer of Saint George Camden Market Vintage and dead stock clothing