Recent content by theduchess

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    Play Cafe Set Up

    Hi 'Who dares wins!' I just found your thread and thought I would get involved as I am in the process of starting up a similar venture. I'm writing my business plan currently and wondered how you were getting on? My idea is slightly different as it involves a small gift/toy boutique with a...
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    New Business looking for coffee suppliers

    I'm still checking it if you have any advice for me!! :)
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    How do you find out how your competitors are doing?

    Thanks everybody - some great advice and lots to get working on! Really really appreciate the time you've taken and hopefully when I'm a bit more down the line (and dare I say it successful) I can give others pointers too! Ha Ha ! :p Better get out there and asking some questions!
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    How do you find out how your competitors are doing?

    Hi all, I'm very new to all this so if this is a very basic question then please forgive me!! I'm starting up my own business and very much in the early stages of business planning. I'm trying to find out how my competitors are doing to help me in forecasting sales. Only trouble is (which I...
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    New Business looking for coffee suppliers

    Thanks - yes do PM me
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    New Business looking for coffee suppliers

    Thanks everyone! Some really helpful links. Great to hear from helpful people as it can feel a bit isolated doing the business plan at the computer!
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    New Business looking for coffee suppliers

    my first post on here! I'm in the process of starting up a gift boutique with a cafe which will be baby/toddler friendly. I don't yet have premises as still in the financial planning stages and putting together my business plan (it all feels rather terrifying!) Anyway I'm just wondering...