Because you're technically running a business without declaring your income to the inland revenue. All of the business described above are (or should be) declaring themselves as a business and keeping in check all of the business-y type stuff that they ask you to.I am struggling the comprehend how free enterprise has suddenly, apparently, become illegal? Is this being confused with 'against school policy/rules'?
If buying wholesale and selling retail then how does every High Street retailer, corner shop, mobile caterer, etc., etc., survive without being banged up all the time.
Now, if the items were, fireworks, knives, guns, fags, alcohol, drugs etc. I would understand.