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    Ice Cream Shop Advice

    Hi, I am looking for advice from anyone who may have experience in working in a soft serve ice cream shop. I have heard many different opinions, but I am looking for an answer on the best way to store the scoop (what sanitizer, etc), and the best way to scoop the ice cream - wet or dry scoop...
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    Tango Ice Blast Slush Machine In Sweetie Shop

    Thanks everyone. Due to the brand of slush, the company doesn't sell the machine, so instead I would pay (a rather large) deposit for having the machine for 3 years. I have decided to look into the machine more next summer, and concentrate on ice cream for now. Does anyone have any advice on ice...
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    Ice Cream & Candy Accessories

    Thanks, I'm headin there 2moro.
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    Ice Cream & Candy Accessories

    Hi, I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of good priced ice cream tubs, striped candy bags, etc. The best I have found so far is Hancocks. Thanks.
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    Tango Ice Blast Slush Machine In Sweetie Shop

    Hi, I am looking into installing a tango ice blast slush machine into a local sweetie shop, and was wondering if anyone had any experience of selling these iced drinks? As the start up cost is so high, I'm unsure if it is worth it. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Carla
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    Sweetie shop advice

    The watermelon and mushrooms that I am after are Macao brand... I believe they are Scandinavian. I can't seem to find them wholesale any where though.. Any ideas any one? They're highly recommended. Thanks
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    Sweetie shop advice

    Hi everyone, I noticed there are already a couple of threads on here regarding sweetie shops, but they have been inactive for quite some time. Therefore opened a new one in the hope of getting some replies. I am looking for some advice on suppliers. After researching, I have discovered...
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    Best merchant account?

    Hi, I am opening a small sweetie shop as a sole trader, and was looking for a little advice on banking accounts. I am hoping to be able to use a personal account rather than a business account to avoid fees (I will open a personal account just for the business), and was wondering if I could...
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    Hi Everyone!

    Hey, I am Carla, and I am currently setting up a small traditional sweetie shop in the North of Scotland. I have spent many, many months researching the area of business I intend to succeed in. A retail unit has just become available for rent in my local area, which has gave me a good boot up...
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    Opening a Sweet Shop

    Not sure if this post is still active, but was hoping that someone could confirm, being VAT registered is a must for a sweetie shop? Would anyone be able to tell me of approximate profit margins for pick n mix, jars, etc. Thanks
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    The Sweet Shop thread!

    Hi all, I'm away to start up a small traditional sweetie shop in the North of Scotland. I am currently writing my business plan, and was wondering if anyone could give me any advice or tips to help me along my way. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Carla
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