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Fundraising / Market stalls 5 min read

How much does a sausage sizzle cost?

Practical breakdown of the typical costs to run a sausage sizzle in New Zealand, example budgets, what to charge, permit and equipment notes, and simple payment options (including card payments with PocketMoney).

Selling & payments 5 min read

How do you mark down price on Facebook Marketplace

Step-by-step, practical guidance for New Zealand sellers who want to reduce the price of a Facebook Marketplace listing, tell buyers about the markdown, handle offers and pickups, and accept payment safely (cash, bank tr

Market stalls 6 min read

how do i start a market stall

Step-by-step practical guide for starting a market stall in New Zealand. Covers choosing products, legal and tax checks, finding markets, stall setup, pricing, market stall payments (cash, eftpos, mobile) and simple day‑

Garage sale tips NZ 4 min read

Best way to price a garage sale (garage sale tips NZ)

Practical, New Zealand-focused guide on how to price items for a garage sale. Covers research, price tags, rounding, bundles, markdowns and a simple discount schedule so you get rid of stuff while still getting fair valu

School fundraising 6 min read

Best school fundraiser ideas

A practical list of tried-and-true school fundraiser ideas for New Zealand schools, plus how to choose, plan and handle school fundraiser payments (cashless options included).

Fundraising 6 min read

Best high school fundraiser ideas (New Zealand)

Practical, low‑stress fundraiser ideas for NZ high schools plus planning steps, payment options and promotion tips. Includes how to handle school fundraiser payments and simple cashless choices.

School fundraising 5 min read

Best elementary school fundraiser ideas (easy, low-cost, NZ-friendly)

A practical guide to the best elementary school fundraiser ideas for New Zealand schools: low-cost, age-appropriate events and simple payment tips to make fundraising easier.

Payments & Operations 6 min read

Food stall payment ideas for New Zealand sellers

Practical payment ideas for food stalls in New Zealand: cash handling, contactless cards, mobile payments, QR codes, vouchers, pre-orders and tips. Simple setup, fees and real-world tips for markets, events and pop-ups.

Payments & Selling 5 min read

Payments for a garage sale in New Zealand: practical options and checklist

Clear, practical guidance on handling payments at a New Zealand garage sale. Covers cash floats, card options without an EFTPOS machine, bank transfers, receipts, signage and security.

Payments for casual selling 5 min read

Yard sale payment options

Practical options for accepting payments at a yard or garage sale in New Zealand: cash best practices, card and contactless choices, bank transfers and payment links, safety, signage and simple record-keeping.

Selling & Side Hustles 5 min read

How to make a lot of money at a garage sale

A practical, step-by-step guide for New Zealand sellers who want to maximise income from a garage sale. Covers what to sell, pricing, presentation, promotion, negotiating, payment options (cash and digital), and practica

Busking 6 min read

Do you need a permit to busk in New Zealand?

Short practical guide to whether you need a permit to busk in New Zealand, how to check local rules, common restrictions, busker tips, and simple payment options including using PocketMoney.