Recent content by TTed

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    Paint-a-pot?

    Hi Tony, i have to be open 9.30-5 Mon-Sat & 10-4 Sun anyway to be in the complex. By classes i mean a 2 hour slot really of like minded artistes , ;) ie: Monday AM: Toddler paint a dino (£5) Tues after dinner: fancy glazes (aimed at mums & grans etc £10-25) Wed AM: OAP special (£5)...
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    drug charges but want to set up youth orginisation

    Hi Peter, i've worked in a multi-agency drug outreach centre before & several of the volunteers were ex-users, (not saying you were) you may find a route through volunteering with an existing organisation initially & they should be able to assist with getting you a CRB or structuring your...
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    Paint-a-pot?

    Hi Tony, yes exactly. Tea & cake & fresh fruit & something to do for half an hour-hour.
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    Paint-a-pot?

    Hi Josh, yes definately agree with selling completed items & take away artist bits. My thoughts are to run lots of weekly clubs as the "bread & butter" & to upsell more expensive glazes & designer wear for the more experienced repeat visitors. My little town & its neighbour are quite...
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    From rags to slightly better rags. Starting from the bottom.

    Hello Little Big Dave, thanks for replying on my thread Ebay is very easy if you get the right product.. the hard work is finding the right product :D & has been mentioned the postage cost can make things disproportionate in price, if your interested in selling toothbrushes id echo the...
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    Finding a site for new out-of-town retail...how????

    I completely agree with driving around, my little town has loads of small start up units that arent advertised as they're private ownership & a sign in the window for 2 weeks usually pulls in a tenant (not suitable for you, but you see what im saying) We have 2 massive outdoor camping shops...
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    Paint-a-pot?

    Hi, thank you for your replies, Lunazzurra - that looks a nice place, have you been yourself? bit bigger then i could manage yet but a similar concept as im looking at a unit within a garden centre too. PDRP - sounds like you had a nice party & with a slightly higher cost per person then...
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    Paint-a-pot?

    Hi, im quite new to UKBF & in particular the retail boards look to be very supportive & a nice bunch... now ive buttered you up il move on :p.. Im wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the feasibility of paint-a-pot type shops still? They were a bit of a craze a bit back & now only the...
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    call centre sales

    are your 2 rubbish days the same days in the week? do they coincide with certain members of staff being on or away on those days perhaps? Also are the managers doing enough 1-1's, training/refresher time with each operative to keep them boyed up?
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    Facebook shop & page design

    Hello all,, Can anyone recommend a facebook shop/page designer or company? (Not after spending much..) Feel free to PM me or reply here, thanks Rosanne