Experienced businessman seeks mentor / advice / partners

[Steve B69]

Hi, I've done quite ok and have spent the last 5 years semi retired & loving the freedom.

But I want to go back to work & build something I've long dreamed off. A coffee shop / bar with entertainment venue attached. Based in Worthing, Sussex.
Be nice to chat about the requirements of running a bar / catering both of which I have never done. My experiences is with the running, managing & theatre side.

Have funds, but interested in options.

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

Welcome to the forums Steve. I'd suggest posting in General Business with any specific questions or comment that would allow members with knowledge on the subject to assist.

Best of luck with the coffee shop/bar venture. Give me a shout if I can help with anything

Simon

 

[Steve B69]

Will do, thanks for the suggestion. What area do you work in, web sites, ordering by tablets or apps?

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

Will do, thanks for the suggestion. What area do you work in, web sites, ordering by tablets or apps?

Hi Steve, we provide a secure hosted (customisable) PayPage for secure online card processing which integrates with over 50 platforms including ecommerce platforms such as WooCommerce, OpenCart, Freewebstore etc as well as more specialist services, such as ClubWise and Cap2 for online joining/member payments. We also provide a Virtual Terminal for Card Not Present payment processing and PayLink for allowing your customers to pay online. We work with a number of leading acquiring banks for merchant services so have access to discounted rates/terms for merchant accounts and terminals.

We don't develop websites/apps ourselves but we do have a number of contacts in this area so feel free to drop me a PM if you would like these (or wish to discuss anything further).

Simon

 

[LiveNetworks Ltd]

Great to see you online Simon, are your directors responding today?

 

[Tim Marner]

Hey Steve,

Our best advice is make sure you get your branding right ! Remember it's all about personality, your brand is the first thing your customers see so make sure it's got a bit of you in there. Don't be scared to represent yourself. There's a lot of white noise out there so by putting yourself in your brand you'll be sure to stand out from the crowd.