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    What do you think of that name?

    Wooden sounds a bit, well, wooden! Sounds very solid and dull, doesn't do anything for me associated with leisure. :( sorry!
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    working out reasonable markup

    Are there any industry formula for working out wholesale to retail markup or is it a free for all? I have gone for value pricing and have a good idea of what products would sell for; I now need a starting point for negotiations with retailers. I have already been approached by someone who wants...
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    Markup on perishable goods

    What is your starting point for negotiating price with suppliers? What markup are you looking for on supply of perishable goods - in my case gluten free cakes? Are there different norms for different industries or is it a free for all and whatever price you can negotiate? And when would I expect...
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    3rd age entrepreneur

    Hi everyone, I'm planning a new business, turning a passion and hobby into a successful income stream. I have a range of delicious gluten free cakes which are very popular with friends and colleagues who are on wheat or gluten free diets. I am linked in to a number of support networks but would...