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    Sandwich Bar marketing ideas

    Thanks for these replies. I've considered all kinds of loyalty schemes but the pricing is already very value orientated to offer much more. I feel like I'm searching for a strong unique selling point but I have attempted to brand myself, which in itself seems like a reasonably strong...
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    Sandwich Bar marketing ideas

    Hi. I've just opened my first venture, a sandwich bar in a good location and near a university. Sales have been better than expected over the first couple of weeks but I'm looking to accelerate our growth as much as possible. Has anyone got any ideas that have been successful for them or any...
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    Waste estimate

    Hi, I'm looking for a quick indication of waste volume for a small sandwich bar I'm opening. I'm unsure whether to take a 360L or 660L bin. Any advice? Thanks in advance!
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    Income Support

    Thanks for the info so far, much appreciated! I think I'm going to contract myself for 10 hours per week, it's a realistic amount. This means I won't get a great deal income support wise but will qualify for housing benefit, council tax benefit and a few other things which will ultimately...
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    Income Support

    Thanks, It's daunting as I've never had to claim anything before so it feels almost wrong to try, but I need whatever help I can get to make it through to profitable trading. There should be more help available to people (especially in yr 1) starting business which essentially help drive the...
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    Income Support

    Hi, Does anyone have any experience or knowledge regarding claiming income support as a company director? I'm just starting up as a ltd. company but only intend to contract myself to 10 hours per week initially as this is all I have projected the business can sustain, with any further deemed...
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    Benefits as Director

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice please. I'm going into Business for the first time as a Ltd company. I've read up on most legalities but here is the grey area - what state benefits I am entitled to claim? As the business is going to struggle in the first year I'd like to be able...
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    A1 use - reheating food

    I spoke to the planning office who informed me that, providing the hot food and drink was ancillary to the main purpose of the business (ie. < 25% of product mix), a change of use from A1 would not be needed. Lesson learnt, should have just done this first! I do, however, appreciate the replies...
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    A1 use - reheating food

    The link was as follows but I cannot post it directly as I haven't made 15 posts yet (in the process I seem to have pasted the wrong link). I will try again here: propertyweek.com/professional/a1-planning-permission/3091596.article I'm not looking for an answer that doesn't exist, more so...
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    A1 use - reheating food

    There is clearly some grey area here; <CODE> ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=219762 </CODE>
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    A1 use - reheating food

    Rather confused. I thought (especially from trawling through the web, this site and looking over some planning applications) that A1 was acceptable should food be 'warmed' and not served 'hot' ?
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    A1 use - reheating food

    I'm not providing facilities for people to eat in - take out only. I can see a bake off oven being an issue and something I would do without. But with regard to the panini grill and being able to warm any pre-cooked food using a microwave or other - can this still be passed off as A1? I...
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    A1 use - reheating food

    Can anyone clarify the allowances to 'reheat' food in an A1 premises. I intend to start a business serving coffee and cold sandwiches but would also like to offer paninis, soup and perhaps use a bake off oven. I've found a property but need to clarify this first. Hoped the wealth of knowledge...
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