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    Please take 2 minutes to critique my idea...

    An interesting concept. However - I personally wouldn't commit to a "full-blown" date with anyone without first getting to know them a little through e mail, talking on the phone and possibly , a casual meeting for a quick coffee/ drink. But that's just my opinion. Good luck with it and let us...
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    facebook shop, anyone ?

    Is there a particular reason as to why you don't want to set up a website to sell your products? There are a number of cost effective platforms out there (like Big Cartel), that provide you the checkout functionality as well as the peace of mind for the customers. There's no harm in linking out...
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    facebook shop, anyone ?

    I have been reading more about Facebook this afternoon and what do you think about one statement about Facebook shops which said users spend an average 27 minutes per visit on the site and prefer to shop on FB without leaving the site during that time ? Asos seems to be one of the big brands...
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    facebook shop, anyone ?

    Thanks for the replies and info . I found them interesting as I thought maybe folk on Facebook would like to immediately purchase from there as opposed to ging off to another site. But maybe not. You've saved me another job !
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    facebook shop, anyone ?

    hello there. I am considering making a Facebook page with shop and payment facility so fans and friends can instantly buy my products, rather than having to go off to a website. Has anyone on here done this ? If so, how pleased are you with sales gained through this ? And what recommendations do...
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    Universal Credits

    From what little I've read, the proposal to replace tax credits and other benefits with a universal credit will adversely effect some self employed , particularly people just starting up their businesses or going through a difficult time of less sales / work as I believe all self employed folk...
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    Opening a tradional sweet shop

    "Hotel chocolat are worth a look for ideas, its all home made upmarket chocolate and the prices are real high" . An interesting perception, that., and one that a lot of folk have of their product. Certainly, in Hotel Chocolat's brochures...
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    Thinking of starting my own Coffee Shop

    The thing is - as I have explained - I am not in a town or shopping centre. Yes it will be the sort of place I would like to go IF I WERE ON HOLIDAY , which 98 per cent of my customers are. And as I have explained before also - this is not a stand alone business simply an add on to the existing...
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    Thinking of starting my own Coffee Shop

    I wonder if we're looking at two different ways of fufilling a customer's needs with these two slightly different models ? For example - if I were rushing to an appointment etc , I'd probably grab a take out coffee from Costa, Starbucks etc. If I were having a day's shopping, and wanted to give...
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    Thinking of starting my own Coffee Shop

    Surely the market place would be a static and boring affair if new ideas weren't tried ? After all - the Starbucks concept was once a new idea... I think this trend in Scotland might have something to do with the recession/ back to basics vibe that's around just now - sort of less is more...
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    Thinking of starting my own Coffee Shop

    Exactly my point, and just what the research I've undertaken has shown. ( I'm in Scotland , too). And also - this is an add-on to my existing business, not a stand-alone venture. There are no coffee shops or tea rooms near me - the closest one is 15 minutes walk away. I've recently installed...
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    Thinking of starting my own Coffee Shop

    What about selling high quality chocolates as well ? Decent profit, can be sold as a gift, personal purchase or individually to go with a cup of coffee. Also the personalised chocs for wedding favours is a good market. I'm considering adding a small tearoom to our existing gift, art and craft...
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    what percentage of retail sales are online?

    I agree with the earlier poster - their are still a lot of folk who would rather buy their goods in a traditional bricks and mortar shop. I never buy clothing or shoes online as I like feeling the fabric/ checking out the fit before purchase - and sending stuff back is such a palaver. On a...
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    More retail options for Florists, Wedding Dress Shops, etc.

    Hi there - unfortunately , your website wouldn't load just then but I am interested in your idea - it might work, in a certain form, with what I do. Please PM me. Thanks
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    full costs of renting a shop

    Trevor - that is absolutely not what I said. I found myself a single parent of 4 children, literally overnight so had to make a basic living for all of us very quickly. In fact, if you read my post again, I said I could not understand why or indeed who could afford to work for anything less than...
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