Recent content by dodge08

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    Business Advice - Confectionery

    So I think the reason that it hasn't been done before is simply explained as " because, Dorchester." we have a strange system here where nothing really new or exciting ever seems to open - just more coffee shops or strange boutiques which clearly will not make a year. It's also not an overly...
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    Business Advice - Confectionery

    Hello all, I am currently looking into the possibility of opening a sweet shop in a popular market town in Dorset, as a typical town that suffers from fairly quiet Winter traffic and an increased seasonal holiday traffic, I am hyper-aware of the risks. I don't want to go down the American...
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    Thinking of starting up...

    Thanks for your post, I wonder if you'd be so kind as to elaborate? Is it a similar idea or does it differ significantly? Thanks!
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    Thinking of starting up...

    Hey Dave Thanks for your response, I agree with most of the points, I'll address them thusly... - On the subject of the internet cafe / library being free issue, I was considering purchasing licences for software such as Adobe suite's, a selection of browsers, email applications, all that sort...
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    Thinking of starting up...

    Hello guys, I'm kinda new here so if this is in the wrong place I apologise! I am trying to set up a slightly unorthodox idea in my local town, the market is generally rich with the other 50s, retirement age, large disposable income. I wanted to set up a kinda internet café / tech support...
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    Advice Needed!!

    Yeahhh it seems like I require the food and hygiene certificate which is no problem at all, and public liability insurance which I can get too :) So no worries overall!
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    Advice Needed!!

    Thanks!! Really appreciate that, I've looked into the market locally, I've booked a few trade shows which have told me I'm the only person doing what I'm doing at the moment which is positive! :)
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    Advice Needed!!

    Thanks :P Good to know someone isn't just trying to scare me off the idea!
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    Advice Needed!!

    I appreciate your views, slightly harsh as they are, everyone has to start somewhere... I wasn't born with the knowledge, in addition it's pic 'n mix I'm not convinced I'd require an actual catering production qualification to understand Pic 'N Mix? Agreed, I'm brand new to the industry, I...
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    Advice Needed!!

    Hey guys, kinda new to this so don't be too hard on me... Basically im currently self employed and wanting to set up a 'Pick n Mix' Hire service for weddings and that kind of event. A few questions I am unsure of, firstly being - Am I required in this industry to immediately register as a...
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