Recent content by Hels

  1. Hels

    Village shop

    And its still something Id love to try!
  2. Hels

    Village shop

    No, there isnt really, they always tend to park on the road or in a small layby. But they are always stopping.
  3. Hels

    Village shop

    Thanks, Yes the council said it was to be A3 if i sold hot food to take away, it only cost 350 to apply....way less than I thought!
  4. Hels

    Village shop

    Ahhh so I wouldnt be able to sell my gorgeous crispy hot bacon rolls?? Booo! Thanks again for your help! Also, would you expect newspapers in a village shop......I know the answer I guess, but from researching I see you make very little and you have to be up at 4am or something daft to...
  5. Hels

    Village shop

    Wow, Thanks you! Im going to see the shop next week, I have looked throught the windows and it looks ok. The shop is registered as A1, although I wasnt wanting a cafe particularly, just to do some take away butties, homemade cakes and drinks, Im not sure if this is viable with A1...
  6. Hels

    Village shop

    Thank you. The shop is now closed, the previous owner had it 2 years, so it is the property Id be renting not taking over the business. The previous owner never really had any stock in when even when she first opened. I guess I could track her down and ask her more questions? Im very naive I...
  7. Hels

    Village shop

    haha, yes the intention wasnt to turn up today with my hand out!! :) I thought I would just ask if they did anything to help starting up new businesess, although I gather this is unlikely? Thanks again for replying, Id find it hard to look at a business plan at the minute as i dont have a clue...
  8. Hels

    Village shop

    Thanks for taking the time to reply. We are based in a commuter village in East Yorkshire, on the Yorkshire Wolds near Driffield. I dont have any business experience, I have worked in retail quite a few years ago, and my husband has a little experience too. He is currently self employed but...
  9. Hels

    Village shop

    I was looking for a little advice! The village shop has come up for rent, it is £5800 a year, there is a small kitchette and It has a lot of passing traffic (lorry drivers etc) Im sure I could make a good go of it, and have started to have a think, but not a clue where to start to be...