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Thanks @Chris Ashdown at the moment i'm just trying to build a budget to help make a decision about whether this new business is a viable venture. Without actual properties in mind and a proper drive to make the idea a reality i don't want to get too far into planning advice etc.
It is an...
Thanks @Paul Kelly ICHYB the advice on occupancy is very helpful as i'd really been struggling to forecast this. The closest competitors are an hour away so i would have a good corner on the market here if i can make it work
@Mark T Jones thanks, i think you're right, i need to speak to some people to get a better understanding :) Initially i didn't want to bother anyone with something i wasn't sure would turn into anything but i guess if they want the potential future business hopefully they'll be up for a chat...
Thank you @mehmetyoney. This detailed workflow is very helpful. At this stage i'm trying to work out if the business is even viable to start so i don't know how i get indicative costs without going through all the above steps and committing to a property that might not work (i'd only know one...
Thanks @martin_shl it sounds like the building you were working on was much larger than anything i would be trying to take on; but your point is absolutely valid- if i can get the specifics nailed at the start i guess i can be clear with any contractors i'm engaging.
Thanks @WaveJumper fortunately H&S is the one area i am confident in as this is what my husband does. It's very interesting (and now you've said it, it makes total sense) that a landlord would want to see plans before agreeing. It makes me think that by the time i've done all the plans/ legal...
@Mark T Jones thank you so much for your reply. It's definitely given me a lot to think about. I just don't understand how anyone runs the numbers to find out if starting a new business is viable before engaging lawyers/ project managers/ interior architects etc etc.
Hello!
Completely new to UKBF but i'm finding all of these threads super useful :)
I was hoping someone might be able to advise me on the cost of creating a commercial space.
I'm currently working on a business plan for a potential new business, including an in depth budget, and the fit out...