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    Valuation - What's it worth...?

    This is a run from home business for somebody who works for themselves. Its not going to be subcontracted to the Philippines. It may be too small for Clinton to earn 30k on the DD, and hardly surprising given the starting point is a public post on a bulletin board, but I still think if the...
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    Valuation - What's it worth...?

    What we dont now from your details is the decline rate on your free cash flow. Would this still be providing near 70k in 5 years time? You could look at the 'discount cash flow' method for this type of investment. However I suspect that to most investors who do not develop this business further...
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    Insurance Experts? - Kids Go Karts & Machine rides

    I should say, the complicated part of ADIPS is getting the 'design review'. This is the scrutiny of your design. If it were a roundabout, you would need a chartered mechanical engineer to provide all the calculations for material sizes, max loading etc. I think they are little behind when it...
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    Insurance Experts? - Kids Go Karts & Machine rides

    You could look at this venture as along the lines of being a 'Showman'. (Fairground equipment). Lots of Showmen build their own equipment, and some have built fantastic businesses from building the same kit over and over. When these items are used for public amusement, they need an ADIPS test...
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    Advice please!

    I have seen first-hand some business setups where the owners do nothing towards the prosperity of the business, even to the point of making unreasonable demands on the manager. A friend of mine is supposed to grow a garden centre business with zero budget or incentive. Maybe the manager and...
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    Can my commercial landlord stop me bringing my dog?

    I hope you just ignore your landlord and carry on doing what you do. What's he really going to do if you keep bringing your dog? I would try and ignore the communication from him, not acknowledge it if possible and play it out a bit longer. I cant imagine someone evicting a paying tenant over...
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    Does anyone own an indoor bouncy castle play area? Need advice please

    OP, I think from the wording on your post that you are very new to the softplay business. The main points are that you are going to have to take on a lease for a large commercial unit, several staff including cleaners, caterers, supervisors, cashiers etc. Rates, utilities, all this before...
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    Increase Sales

    I am trying to put myself in the position of a customer. Why would I want £7.50 of branded confectionary delivered to me for 12 -13 pounds? When I can add any items I want to my supermarket order. Have I missed something?
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    Starting a vehicle transmission repair shop

    If I wanted a transmission fixed, I would google google google. Therefore I think you need to get someone to help you appear in google. Is the service applicable to recent models? or is it easier to buy a second hand diff if its readily available? If so could you branch out in to offering...
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    Start Up Advice

    With a name like moto-cnc, it sounds like you will be manufacturing? Therefore being VAT registered will be helpful, as you will be able to claim back all of the VAT on your materials., and any new machinery (or commercial vehicles) you buy. If its CNC work, maybe you dont need to be the...
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    Burger van starter help

    Another post because this is a subject I follow closely.. I have worked at the same job for 13 months. It is on an a large industrial estate on the outskirts of town. 13 months ago.. There was a McDonalds in walking distance, 2 static catering vans (both looked very tired and run down). A food...
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    Burger van starter help

    The biggest factor on whether it will be profitable, will be where you are pitched. The market appears quite saturated and there seems to be a vendor in nearly every lay by. Just from my own observations, sited in a layby on a dual carriage way, not that much trade. Find an industrial estate...
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    importing logs / firewood

    I watch a lot of videos too, for all kinds of machinery! I found the mag, online. I will register. https://www.forestmachinemagazine.com/ I am glad I asked the question, as I feel a little bit further now. Give me some time to digest this info, I will PM you anyway to see if you have any other...
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    importing logs / firewood

    Hi Gordon, Let me have a dig around for it. If I cant find it I would be very grateful for your offer. Why the interest in forestry?
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    importing logs / firewood

    Thanks Gordon, that all sounds useful. UK Forest Market Report by Tilhill in Forest Machine magazine, sounds like I need to find this publication! Was it paper or online?
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