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lancsdave

lancsdave

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Bit of a long shot but here goes;

Do you make things to sell on a part-time or hobby basis and would like to go a step further by having a retail outlet but can't be sure it would work ?

If you could rent space in a town centre shop or even market stall and have your goods sold on your behalf for a payment towards running costs is it something that appeals ?

We are in the position of pursuing a new venture but not convinced that it requires a full shop/stall rent and wondered if anybody is interested in sharing?


As I said a long shot but you never know who is in the same boat :)
 
Unless its all 'new' stuff teh problem you might have is that you could end up an unsuspecting fence for stolen kit

You would need to be sure of provenence of everything you sell or you could be really screwed.

otherwise, you could add ebay etc as an option to the sellers plus car booting etc
 
entwisi said:
Unless its all 'new' stuff teh problem you might have is that you could end up an unsuspecting fence for stolen kit

You would need to be sure of provenence of everything you sell or you could be really screwed.

otherwise, you could add ebay etc as an option to the sellers plus car booting etc
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Good point but I'm looking more at craft/gift type stuff so hopefully it's not the market for shifting dodgy gear.

My cynical nature should make me wary enough of dodgy dealers :)
 
lancsdave said:
Bit of a long shot but here goes;

Do you make things to sell on a part-time or hobby basis and would like to go a step further by having a retail outlet but can't be sure it would work ?

If you could rent space in a town centre shop or even market stall and have your goods sold on your behalf for a payment towards running costs is it something that appeals ?

We are in the position of pursuing a new venture but not convinced that it requires a full shop/stall rent and wondered if anybody is interested in sharing?
As I said a long shot but you never know who is in the same boat :)
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Dave ...you are asking for trouble.
If you are confident in the product you want to sell, take the bull by the horns and go for it yourself.
Don't under any circumstances enter into a partnership, you will become jointly and severally liable for any bebts that are incurred.
I speak from experience.
As has been suggested, try car boot or open market to test your product.
You will get a fair indication of customer reaction with much outlay.
Regards and good luck.........Roy
 
Royboy39 said:
Dave ...you are asking for trouble.
If you are confident in the product you want to sell, take the bull by the horns and go for it yourself.
Don't under any circumstances enter into a partnership, you will become jointly and severally liable for any bebts that are incurred.
I speak from experience.
As has been suggested, try car boot or open market to test your product.
You will get a fair indication of customer reaction with much outlay.
Regards and good luck.........Roy
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that is damn good advice mate.;)
 
Why is this in 'anything goes'?

Good luck with what your selling-never know there may be some customers for you on accyweb......

id be interested if your selling (bridal) suspender belts ;) :D
 
Think it might be best to scrap this thread as I appear to have got the wrong ideas across, and I can't make it easier without giving too much away :D

Thanks for the suggestions, comments and advice but I better have a rethink of how to ask the questions I wanted to ask :D
 
Sounded like a good idea.. youre not looking for a business partner or someone to spend long hours in the shower with... Just someone who might rent some space off you or you sell there goods on commision or both... in order to help with the running costs of stall or shop.


Do i win a prize? :)
 
K-P said:
Sounded like a good idea.. youre not looking for a business partner or someone to spend long hours in the shower with... Just someone who might rent some space off you or you sell there goods on commision or both... in order to help with the running costs of stall or shop.


Do i win a prize? :)
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Yep, take your pick off the top shelf :D
 
WillowTheWhisp said:
Were you wanting someone to go halves with the stall/shop rent? Would it have to be on a permanent basis?
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Wasn't neccesarily one to go halves could be several small ventures. It's in the thiking aloud stage at the moment :D

Will answer your PM as soon as I get chance Willow :)
 
So where did you have in mind for this shop?Which town or area? Remember Location, location, location

My own personal views, built on years of experience, is avoid having an office or shop at all costs., it increases your overheads and often necessitates staff - another expense, particularly in a recession.
That said if you were looking at a certain area in Lancashire I might be interested either now or in the future
 
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