What SAFE & EASY Business can I start with £100k capital???

[Jetsetter]

If I only want to invest £100k capital - then what SAFE and EASY to do business can I start?? I am looking for something in the greater London area only and need to make 20-30% return on my investment but I want to secure my capital as much as possible. I cannot just invest in real estate - but I would not mind investing this money towards a property then opening up a business in that property so most of my capital is at least secured.

I've already posted a topic on care homes - which I think might be too difficult so I am exploring other options as well. A few ideas I have as follows -

1) Look for a commercial retail freehold space worth £250k - £300k, put 30% deposit and develop into a hair salon.

2) Similar commercial space can be used for a personal training studio.

3) Massage / cosmetic spa.

Basically I need a business plan that is cheap to set up - quick turnover and easy to manage.

I want to have minimum overheads and a staff of just 1 or 2 people at the most who will be on basic pay + commissions.

I have some business experience but mostly in real estate - now I want to do something different.

Any other suggestions or advice?? Thanks a lot.

 

[astutiumRob]

Basically I need a business plan that is cheap to set up - quick turnover and easy to manage.

Don't we all

If you're looking for something *safe and easy* to do with your money, open a Building Society account.

Everything else is going to involve some risk and some work.

 

[Jetsetter]

Well - the only reason I need to invest these funds is to fulfill a visa requirement to live in the UK - otherwise I dont need to work in order to survive as I own enough investments already which give me a secure income to live on . Now I need to show some business investment and I don't want to work too much in it or take a lot of risk and I don't care about the income from it either as long as my money is relatively safe.

Thanks.

 

[glenhouse]

get a coffee shop imo. shouldnt be so hard to break even and if part of your requirement is to be 'involved' you can jsut go sit there and surf facebook on your laptop

 

[Consultant sea]

Isn't it 200k you need to invest?

 

[Swisaw]

Pay for a patent attorney to take car of all my inventions, they are three. In return half of each becomes yours. See if you can use it to help with your visa.

 

[MikeJ]

SAFE and EASY

20-30% return

cheap to set up - quick turnover and easy to manage.

I want a threesome with Kylie Minogue and Denise Van Outen, if we're going to be doing fantasy stuff.

 

[Packaged Solutions]

I want a threesome with Kylie Minogue and Denise Van Outen, if we're going to be doing fantasy stuff.

Seconds!....

Er I mean, seconded

 

[arcon5]

If you don't want much involvement then maybe buy an existing business and use the staff already working there to run it.

 

[Jetsetter]

Isn't it 200k you need to invest?

Yes its 200k total investment but you get 3 years to invest the full amount - what I was thinking is - invest only 100k right now but use that to finance a commercial property / business worth 300k and then in the last year put in another 100k personal funds to fulfill the entire 200k investment.

Alternatively if the first 100k investment is successful - then do a similar 100k investment in another business later on. There is full flexibility on what kind of business or how many businesses I can invest in under this visa and if I invest in 2 separate successful businesses then I would be able to create more than the required jobs as well.

 

[Frankus]

I have sent you a PM.

 

[Swisaw]

If you invest £100,000 you can get another £100,000 grant from local authority.

 

[Dunny]

If you invest £100,000 you can get another £100,000 grant from local authority.

Really?? Can you point me in the direction of where we can find more details on this? Is it all LA's and is this funding still available?

D

 

[Pearls of Wisdom]

HI

As a qualified accountant and business advisor I strongly suggest that in this climate you should buy a successfull business that is for sale from somebode ei retiring then from day one not onluy you have customers but also a goodwill built.

First off all list down your interest ie what business you would like to do eg not everybody want to run a Butcher, then start searching for business that are sale then the due diligence etc, I can help more send me a pm

Regards

 

[vvaannmmaann]

Pearls,are you really a business advisor?

 

[MikeJ]

And a "google specialist" too. Wonder if he's a fully qualified google specialist though.

 

[Swisaw]

Really?? Can you point me in the direction of where we can find more details on this? Is it all LA's and is this funding still available?

D

Also from the government. Go check and find out. Obvously you have to present sound business plan to get the grant. Your own capital is not enough but it is conditional.

 

[Dunny]

Also from the government. Go check and find out. Obvously you have to present sound business plan to get the grant. Your own capital is not enough but it is conditional.

Will do some checking.....might help with our growth plans!!

D

 

[Billmccallum]

If you expertise is property, why not invest your cash in property in the UK.

 

[longleaf1]

Easy, Safe, Business - all in the same sentence?
I must be missing something!

 

[Rookery]

Well - the only reason I need to invest these funds is to fulfill a visa requirement to live in the UK

Have you considered staying where you are?

 

[papverpoppies]

Have you considered staying where you are?

Have to ask why this; run down third World Country; if what you write about yourself is true.

Cannot say I would be breaking my neck or risking my money to come and live here.

Are, we the only Country offering the financial incentive that is mentioned.

Poppy xx

 

[Consultant sea]

There would be no business grants/aid to someone from outside the UK/EU who is an immigrant. Also the rules regarding Tier 1 entrepreneur visas will be changing in April this year.

 

[adventurelife]

There are no safe and easy businesses that will give you a 20-30% return on your capital for little or no work Many thought property was that it look where many of them are.

However, there are plenty of businesses around at that level of investment that can do 20% returns but I would not say they are easy. If life was easy we would all do that, well maybe not I would get bored.

If I invest 6 figures I always get that return but I am actively involved in the businesses on a day to day basis not running them but working on them to ensure they work.

I would suggest buying a well established business or investing in a well established business who have good management with provable consistent returns.

On the very positive side anyone with capital at present can do very well. Invest in hard times is one of my guidelines.

 

[Vending Siting Services]

Well - the only reason I need to invest these funds is to fulfill a visa requirement to live in the UK - otherwise I dont need to work in order to survive as I own enough investments already which give me a secure income to live on . Now I need to show some business investment and I don't want to work too much in it or take a lot of risk and I don't care about the income from it either as long as my money is relatively safe.

Thanks.

I would keep the latter part of your comments to yourself otherwise you will get people knocking on your door with some once in a lifetime opportunity.

Keep to what you know, business is tough and will be getting tougher in many industries so don't take risks.

Good luck though.

Barbara

 

[NoMercy]

How come people like you have 100K. When I started out I only had £500 but believe me someone business savvy will do better with £500 than someone clueless with 100K. It is not about the capital you have it is about the business idea and its execution.

 

[arcon5]

HI

As a qualified accountant and business advisor I strongly suggest that in this climate you should buy a successfull business that is for sale from somebode ei retiring then from day one not onluy you have customers but also a goodwill built.

First off all list down your interest ie what business you would like to do eg not everybody want to run a Butcher, then start searching for business that are sale then the due diligence etc, I can help more send me a pm

Regards

Not necessarily! With all the good, you also buy the bad.

I do agree that his best bet would be an established business, but for different reasons. He wants minimal input and minimal risk so this is probably the best way forward -- but it comes at a much higher cost than starting a new business.

Not starting a business because of the current "climate" is nonsense. Business is hard, harder now than it probably has been for a long time -- but that doesn't under any circumstances mean starting a business is or bad idea or that a bad thing to do. I just means you have to work harder to build up what other establishments have already got.

Op has a large amount of money to invest, giving him an even bigger advantage than pretty much all business startups these days.

But op, if you provide more information about yourself maybe we can all suggest something...

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

If anyone stumbles across a 20-30%, no risk, no work business that only needs a £100k investment fling it my way too.

My word. The silly posts are getting serious and the serious posts are getting silly. Funny old world.

 

[arcon5]

If anyone stumbles across a 20-30%, no risk, no work business that only needs a £100k investment fling it my way too.

My word. The silly posts are getting serious and the serious posts are getting silly. Funny old world.

lol


I don't understand how somebody looking for such an investment even managed to get hold of 200k in the first place :|:|:|:|

 

[thebizmentor]

There are many ways to invest in or set up low risk businesses for £100k or less. Many people manage this and more without little effort. I know things like coffee shops etc have been mentioned, however, these types of businesses can consume vast amounts of time.

The major risk in setting up a business is the initial investment of time and money in finding out whether or not an idea works or not. Using the internet it is possible to test many business ideas for hundreds of pounds rather than tens of thousands of pounds. Once you know when something is working it is then time to invest. This is the simplest way of reducing risk. Test several simple niche business concepts until you find one that works well and can that develop a healthy sized market.

This approach is a well trodden path. Any good business mentor can guide you through the process.

Marc
www the-business-mentor org

 

[Consultant sea]

There are lots of reasons someone could have 200k to invest but if you read the thread properly you will understand that the only way the OP can come to the UK is by investing 200K to get a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa. He could have sold his house in the states assuming if thats where he's from or many other things. He will have to employ several people and invest all the 200k in a business before his visa expires if he wants to renew it after 3 years. The OP can't work for anyone else while on this visa so he's just looking for something to keep his visa going until he can file for permanent residence after being in the UK a total of 5 years. Then he can do what he wants with his money and so on.

 

[movietub]

Is it just me that thinks 'Jetsetter' is quite an ironic name for a guy that wants a cheap and easy business - only to facilitate his entry into the UK???

Why not just not come to the UK? We have enough cheap and easy experts in this country already. In fact judging by the job centre I drive past each morning, I would say we're full!


Sorry.

 

[movietub]

There are lots of reasons someone could have 200k to invest but if you read the thread properly you will understand that the only way the OP can come to the UK is by investing 200K to get a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa. He could have sold his house in the states assuming if thats where he's from or many other things. He will have to employ several people and invest all the 200k in a business before his visa expires if he wants to renew it after 3 years. The OP can't work for anyone else while on this visa so he's just looking for something to keep his visa going until he can file for permanent residence after being in the UK a total of 5 years. Then he can do what he wants with his money and so on.

If the OP were that reasonable, then don't you think they would have predicted peoples assumptions and been proactive enough to better explain their circumstances PRIOR to asking for help getting in to the UK by ticking boxes and avoiding any risk/real work?

Can I move in to you're house for a while? I'll explain why in detail once you have let me in...

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

If the OP were that reasonable, then don't you think they would have predicted peoples assumptions and been proactive enough to better explain their circumstances PRIOR to asking for help getting in to the UK by ticking boxes and avoiding any risk/real work?

Can I move in to you're house for a while? I'll explain why in detail once you have let me in...

Vampire. Beware.

 

[Jetsetter]

Jeez - so many assumptions for no reason. I did not sell any house in the US and run away with my money - I am a multi millionaire and don't need to go through all this to live in any other EU country as most of them give resident visas to anyone who can show proof of self support - however in the UK they have silly requirements to invest 200k in a business and create 2 jobs if you want to live there OR worse still if you want to be just a passive investor then tie up £1 million in useless low yielding UK govt. bons which give a return of 1-2% per annum these days. What stupid investor would do that just to live in UK when anyways we can live here for 6 months a year without a problem?? By Investing 200k in a business and creating 2 jobs - I am doing a few things here - 1) trying to keep myself busy with something as I am extremely bored with my life right now jetsetting around the world and doing the same old things over and over. 2) Have some stability in life 3) Do some good to the failing UK economy - by investing a bit of money and creating a few jobs - so at least be thankful for that if nothing else. I don't need a UK passport - i'll probably not even renew my visa as I want to experience living in London for a few years then see where things go.... if the crime in London keeps going up the way it is right now then i'll pack up and leave in a few years again. FOr now I am bored and have a bit of money to invest so whats the problem with that really???? Why are British people so suspicious of everyone ?? Is your country really such a bad unwelcoming and suspicious environment that even if I am coming there and bringing investment + creating jobs you still have to be so hostile and jealous of me??

By the way - this 200k will only be to fulfil the visa requirements as I will be buying a house in central london for myself to live in as well. If i'm going to spend a million then i'd rather buy some assets and invest 200k in a business than go for the passive investor visa and lock up 1 million in UK bonds for 5 years which won't give me any yield at all. This entrepreneur visa does not require full time management by the investor - as long as I hire people and oversee the business that is fine - I am not interested in opening up a grocery store and sitting at the cash register... no thanks!!!!

 

[papverpoppies]

Jeez - so many assumptions for no reason. I did not sell any house in the US and run away with my money - I am a multi millionaire and don't need to go through all this to live in any other EU country as most of them give resident visas to anyone who can show proof of self support - however in the UK they have silly requirements to invest 200k in a business and create 2 jobs if you want to live there OR worse still if you want to be just a passive investor then tie up £1 million in useless low yielding UK govt. bons which give a return of 1-2% per annum these days. What stupid investor would do that just to live in UK when anyways we can live here for 6 months a year without a problem?? By Investing 200k in a business and creating 2 jobs - I am doing a few things here - 1) trying to keep myself busy with something as I am extremely bored with my life right now jetsetting around the world and doing the same old things over and over. 2) Have some stability in life 3) Do some good to the failing UK economy - by investing a bit of money and creating a few jobs - so at least be thankful for that if nothing else. I don't need a UK passport - i'll probably not even renew my visa as I want to experience living in London for a few years then see where things go.... if the crime in London keeps going up the way it is right now then i'll pack up and leave in a few years again. FOr now I am bored and have a bit of money to invest so whats the problem with that really???? Why are British people so suspicious of everyone ?? Is your country really such a bad unwelcoming and suspicious environment that even if I am coming there and bringing investment + creating jobs you still have to be so hostile and jealous of me??

By the way - this 200k will only be to fulfil the visa requirements as I will be buying a house in central london for myself to live in as well. If i'm going to spend a million then i'd rather buy some assets and invest 200k in a business than go for the passive investor visa and lock up 1 million in UK bonds for 5 years which won't give me any yield at all. This entrepreneur visa does not require full time management by the investor - as long as I hire people and oversee the business that is fine - I am not interested in opening up a grocery store and sitting at the cash register... no thanks!!!!

Maybe because we get sick of people writing twaddle about being multi mega rich, and leading the high life.

Must be dreadful being rich and bored.

Do multi rich people really need to post and ask on message boards, the type of questions you have asked.

Poppy xx

 

[Jetsetter]

Have to ask why this; run down third World Country; if what you write about yourself is true.

Cannot say I would be breaking my neck or risking my money to come and live here.

Are, we the only Country offering the financial incentive that is mentioned.

Poppy xx

Its true UK is really run down and 3rd world compared to many other western countries HOWEVER - London is London and UK is UK - and there are some of us who like to live in the posh central london locations around a private garden square and drive an aston martin up and around chelsea. The 200k is just ADDITIONAL funds I have to fulfil this visa issue - otherwise I don't need to work and can live anywhere I want in the world. The visa allows me to travel 3 months a year with no issues and that works for me - I like London for a lot of reasons - convenience being the major reason - it's easy to do things and get things done in London, the infrastructure is improving and still better than many other countries and I love the food, theater, art, fashion but most of all I want to live in London because its an open minded city - with the world at your fingertips. I am sorry but those of you who whine about the UK - you probably hate it because of immigrants taking over your country - those are asylum seekers and mostly poor workers - not me... don't lump me with those kinds of people even though I have nothing against them but I have nothing in common with them either. They come to UK to take something out - I am in UK to give something ... a lot of something... and as of now (thankfully) all UK settlement routes are closed for everyone except INVESTORS like me.. and we live in our posh central london apartments - don't worry when I leave london I take an international flight or the eurostar... have no desire to visit the rest of UK... whats the point... every street looks exactly the same anyway.

And poppy - there is no financial incentive for me in your country - I am the financial incentive to UK rather....LOL.... I still don't get it why some british people have to be so hostile towards everyone these days?? Is your life really so bad?? Think about it - there's only less than 10% foreigners even now living in the UK - they couldn't have messed up things for you - perhaps your own people are the problem... a 10% foreign population can't do much to take away your way of life really.

Maybe I will go somewhere more "civilized" at least where they dont abuse a millionaire investor on a business forum.... show some class....if you have any that is.

Merci.

 

[movietub]

Jeez - so many assumptions for no reason. I did not sell any house in the US and run away with my money - I am a multi millionaire and don't need to go through all this to live in any other EU country as most of them give resident visas to anyone who can show proof of self support - however in the UK they have silly requirements to invest 200k in a business and create 2 jobs if you want to live there OR worse still if you want to be just a passive investor then tie up £1 million in useless low yielding UK govt. bons which give a return of 1-2% per annum these days. What stupid investor would do that just to live in UK when anyways we can live here for 6 months a year without a problem?? By Investing 200k in a business and creating 2 jobs - I am doing a few things here - 1) trying to keep myself busy with something as I am extremely bored with my life right now jetsetting around the world and doing the same old things over and over. 2) Have some stability in life 3) Do some good to the failing UK economy - by investing a bit of money and creating a few jobs - so at least be thankful for that if nothing else. I don't need a UK passport - i'll probably not even renew my visa as I want to experience living in London for a few years then see where things go.... if the crime in London keeps going up the way it is right now then i'll pack up and leave in a few years again. FOr now I am bored and have a bit of money to invest so whats the problem with that really???? Why are British people so suspicious of everyone ?? Is your country really such a bad unwelcoming and suspicious environment that even if I am coming there and bringing investment + creating jobs you still have to be so hostile and jealous of me??

By the way - this 200k will only be to fulfil the visa requirements as I will be buying a house in central london for myself to live in as well. If i'm going to spend a million then i'd rather buy some assets and invest 200k in a business than go for the passive investor visa and lock up 1 million in UK bonds for 5 years which won't give me any yield at all. This entrepreneur visa does not require full time management by the investor - as long as I hire people and oversee the business that is fine - I am not interested in opening up a grocery store and sitting at the cash register... no thanks!!!!

That makes more sense - my point was that you didn't think to explain you're angle in the first place! Read back, can you not see that you sounded very much like someone that wanted an easy ride? Complaining about peoples assumptions is pointless. If you think our assumptions were uncalled for, you should by definition be a clever enough person to have avoided any doubt in the first instance by explaining your position prior to asking for the easiest most hassle free way into the country.

Also regards our silly requirements, try being a UK citizen and gaining a US visa!!!! I also hesitate to apologise for our economic situation - it wasn't entirely due to fault this side of the atlantic...

Moving forwards though, I'm now even more confused. You want to live in the hardest EU country to get in to, battle 'silly' requirements and all to live in a city that you think has a rising crime rate? And all this is to cure boredom bought on by having a jet set lifestyle?

You would surely do better to stay on the other side of the pond and use your cash to help abate some of the massive pension deficit in your own neck of the woods.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Maybe I will go somewhere more "civilized"

Our loss Im sure.

Bye.

 

[movietub]

And poppy - there is no financial incentive for me in your country - I am the financial incentive to UK rather....LOL.... I still don't get it why some british people have to be so hostile towards everyone these days?? Is your life really so bad?? Think about it - there's only less than 10% foreigners even now living in the UK - they couldn't have messed up things for you - perhaps your own people are the problem... a 10% foreign population can't do much to take away your way of life really.

Maybe I will go somewhere more "civilized" at least where they dont abuse a millionaire investor on a business forum.... show some class....if you have any that is.

Merci.

The US economy is much more deeply screwed than any EU country. Not on paper of course, but the US pension crisis alone is big enough to bankrupt the entire country if it were ever confronted. There are some genuinly succesful UK business people on these boards that live/work in the states that share that concern.

It's civilised by the way, there is no 'z'. You were supposed to borrow our language, not ruin it. And I don't have a clue why you signed off in French :|