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    Shabby Chic/vintage furniture business looking for retail space

    I'm not looking for space but would be really interested in hearing how the renting space to other crafters goes. Will keep you posted!!!
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    Shabby Chic/vintage furniture business looking for retail space

    Hi Carly I have done a lot of craft markets and they are very hit and miss depending on promotion, footfall etc. That is why I am about to open a shop in Watford (South East) whereby I will be renting out space to British crafters and those selling vintage/retro items. It is in an area that is...
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    Changing floor space to reduce business rates

    Hi I am in the process of opening a retail unit (renting space to crafters). I would have a basement which I hope to use in the future for sales but at present only want to use the ground floor. I contacted the Council and they said if I let them know the size of the space I would not be...
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    PPL Licence

    Hi Christine. You are now my font of knowledge!! I have spoken to a guy that promotes new bands. He is now talking to some of them about composing a CD to play in the shop. I really don't think at this stage they are copyright. I am just trying to get them exposure because that is part of...
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    PPL Licence

    I know this is a late reply but its something I have been looking into lately. I have looked up PPLs role and found that "A PPL licence gives the licence holder the permission to play recorded music from PPL's repertoire (the vast majority of commercially released music in the UK). Playing...
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    Changing room ideas?

    Sort of . Look at eBay room dividers.
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    Changing room ideas?

    Hi What about a screen? You can get 3 and 4 hinged ones.
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    Short Term Lease Available

    Thanks for the great advice Groovyjon. I did ask what was included in the service charge and they say that the insurance is as well as a contribution to a reserve fund (?)! which I won't benefit from anyway. Good luck with your venture!
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    Short Term Lease Available

    Hi Christiane I have spoken to the Council and they have "suggested" that rates relief "may" be available for a start up business. I can't really apply until I have a unit in mind so won't know at this stage. Apparently the landlord will take a view with regard to rent and have invited me...
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    Short Term Lease Available

    Hi I am a start up shop that's why I am a bit confused. I have come across some units to lease on a short term basis as the area is due for redevelopment in 2014 which is fine because it gives me a great opportunity to see if I can manage it without tying in for years of commitment. However...
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    Trouble getting the agent to let me view a retail premises

    Hi. Yes you are right. Trouble is I am not even sure that the landlord knows about my interest. Anyway, I will check the office copies in a couple of weeks so if the freehold has been sold I may contact the new landlord direct. In the meantime I will look elsewhere. But I do not intend...
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    Trouble getting the agent to let me view a retail premises

    Oh. Ok. You are probably right. But they were quite insistent on the plan. I have been in touch with the Council and they have advised that the offices above that parade are being turned into flats so I think they are selling/being sold as, on more research today I notice that another...
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    Trouble getting the agent to let me view a retail premises

    Well it has been a variety of things. The most recent is that they are having trouble locating the keys after someone else went to view it! Previously (on another unit on the same parade) they told me to go into the shop next door - they had the keys. They were obviously not happy doing the...
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    Trouble getting the agent to let me view a retail premises

    Hello. This is my first time post so I hope i get it right!! First can I say thanks to all those that post such good advice. I have managed to gain a lot without asking any questions! Now my problem. I have been trying to view a shop for a couple of months now via a London based agent...
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