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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    I live in an area in the southwest. Yes I would work in said industry. Why?
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    Thanks for your positive contribution Chris and Clinton. Yes I don't want to lose my savings it's all I have. I live in south west and was thinking of buying summer houses/log cabins, buying some land or renting it then renting the summer houses out to people. I would make money over summer...
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    All this talk makes having a standard 9 to 5 job the easier and safe option but will it bring the rewards...maybe not. Like you say I don't need to invest all or any of my money. Best start small.
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    @ethicalPR I work in the probation service, thought I could make a difference the next salary scale is £29,500 not a great increase. I don't wish to work in such an environment with so much scrunity and paperwork for little reward. Your response sums up exactly what a government employee would...
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    DontAsk......what's viable then?
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    Want to start a business 100-150k

    Mr D thanks for your advice. I work in the probtion service it's the least rewarding job ever. Yes you get paid 29k to 36k a year which to some is a decent salary but I've always known I can do better and do something for myself. I agree I will not quit until I have a few side line...
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    Also do I need to spend 100 to 150k of my life saving.
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    Want to start a business 100-150k

    All up here thanks for your encouraging words...yes well where I am the next step is a salary of £29,000 and work up to £36,000 over 10 years. I have to be careful how I spend the money as it's all I have. If I can make between £500 to £1000 a week I'd be happy. I'm willing to work everyday and...
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    Ok Clinton. So what's your sugggestions. How do I proceed?
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    Thanks for your advice Clinton and Accountancy Lab. How can you tell if the business that's for sale is generally profitable? Why would someone sell a profitable business? or not pass it on to their children? I have been looking at businesses for sale on the Daltons website. Lots charge a...
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    Want to start a business 100-150k

    I work with offenders.I just want to work for myself. Its been suggested I buy an existing business but leases are quite expensive. Thanks for your advice. Maybe I should go on daltons business site and buy and existing business
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    Want to start a business 100-150k

    Hi Folks I'm 36 I have worked all my life in a public sector role only earn £22500 before tax..I worked out I pick up £362 a week so about £72 a day. There has to be a way I can work for myself and earn more than this. I have 100k to 150k to start a business but have not idea what I could do...
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    What to quit job and start a business 100-150k

    Hi Folks I'm 36 I have worked all my life in a public sector role only earn £22500 before tax..I worked out I pick up £362 a week so about £72 a day. There has to be a way I can work for myself and earn more than this. I have 100k to 150k to start a business but have not idea what I could do...