How to make signs that work at 60 km/h (plus clear labels)

Think like a driver with two seconds to decide. Your sign has one job: say the thing, simply, from far away. Fewer words, bigger letters, strong contrast. That’s the whole brief.

BIG ROAD SIGN: KEEP IT SIMPLE
Start with the message. Pick the one thing you want people to know right...

How to take payments and keep trust (cash, QR, honesty boxes, gentle security)

Think simple and kind. For a small roadside stall, two ways to pay is plenty: cash (into a tidy honesty box) and one digital option (a QR that opens a card-payment page). Any more than that and a lovely little stop can start to feel like admin. Clear prices and clear instructions keep everyone...

How to harvest, pack & keep food safe (eggs, honey, bakes, preserves)

How to harvest, pack & keep food safe (eggs, honey, bakes, preserves)

Safe food at a roadside stall starts with calm and clean. A simple little routine is all you need: wash your hands, wipe benches, use food-safe tubs, and try to keep a “money hand” separate from your “food hand”...

How to run the day: restocking, waste, quick records & basic insurance

A good stall day feels calm, not frantic. A simple rhythm for mornings, restocking, waste, and records keeps things ticking over without turning it into a full-time job. Think small habits you repeat each week, rather than big systems you’ll never keep up.

Set up a steady morning...

How to grow your little shopfront: photos, socials, neighbours, seasons & pop-ups

Growing your roadside stall doesn’t have to mean going “big.” It just means helping people find you, remember you, and come back. A few honest photos, gentle social posts, and good neighbourly habits will do most of the work.

Take simple, honest photos

Morning light is kind; open...