Recent content by Sugarshaper

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    Best way to make a simple business Plan

    I did a business plan recently, and my advice is to take your time with each section of it. Look into it thoroughly and don't think you can get it all down on paper in one weekend. I didn't want to do one initially and saw it as something of a chore as I was sure I knew it all in my head...I'm...
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    Hello, anyone for cake?

    Thanks for taking an interest I have sent some pictures to the email you provided. I'd definitely be interested in doing the same. Thanks Lisa
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    Hello, anyone for cake?

    Hi I've done my business plan, i learnt so much doing it, definitely important to do one. I'm in the process of leasing a shop at the moment but can work from home. I've got a company working on my logo and someone working on my website. So hopefully the site will be up and running very...
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    Hello, anyone for cake?

    Hello everyone, just thought it'd be nice to introduce myself as I've got so much out of reading the posts on this site the past two days. My name is Lisa and I'm in the beginning stages of opening up my own celebration and Wedding cake shop. I've been doing if professionally for 5 years and...
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    would like to meet!!!

    Hi there I'm in the process of leasing a property in Wylde Green and will be looking for a solicitor. This may be a silly question, but at what point should we consult one? We've only recently viewed it and are about to put in an initial offer. Many Thanks Lisa
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    would like to meet!!!

    Hi Pixie I'm in the process of starting my own Celebration and Wedding cake and favour business in Birmingham, so if you ever do decide to arrange your own fair, I'd be interested in hiring a stall. I'm actually very nervous about stepping out on my own, this is all new to me so its nice to...
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    Used catering equipment for sale or exchange

    Hi catherinanellany I'm about to start a celebration cake business and I'm looking for certain items of kitchen equipment. Mixer, work tables etc... I would be interested to know what kind of equipment you have as I'm looking to buy.
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    Leasing a commercial property

    Thanks for the advice. I have decided I will have to have a set of definite things I absolutely have to have. Even if they say no, after 3 months of being empty they may change their mind. I'm not as desperate to get the property as they are to have it filled. This site is wonderful for me. I...
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    Leasing a commercial property

    Oh, and good luck with your business :)
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    Leasing a commercial property

    Thank you for your reply. We have had no dealings with the owner yet, just the agent. I know the rates and lease, and I know what I would like to offer at this point, such as a month rent free and a break clause after 12 months. The agent said we were in a good position to negotiate as...
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    Leasing a commercial property

    Hello, I'm in the process of starting my own business as a celebration cake maker. I have enormous experience in this area as well as the day to day runnings of a shop. I have completed my business plan which made me learn a lot. The problem I'm having now is with the property. I have found a...