18/06/2013 22:26:59:Oh Deesam
I was too late to edit my last post.
I forgot to say(brain injury) I used to work in my dads bakery/sandwhich shops as a teenager and whilst he wasn't rich (he did ok as I was paid in luncheon vouchers and doughnuts), he did retire early and only gave up due to large supermarkets knocking him down. He just couldn't compete with prices...despite everything being made on the premises.
So that is something you need to watch out for...make sure you check out what supermarkets and other food shops are nearby. Everything and everywhere moves forward with/in time and with that comes diversity and expansion. A shop doing well or OK today could cease trading tomorrow, if the supermarket down the road decides to sell pre packed sandwhiches etc.
Again...GOOD LUCK...whatever you decide.
Oh and if you do, do it, and it goes well...food sales are normally 100% profit. (Goes wrong it's 100% loss).
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18/06/2013 17:58:47:Hi Deesam
I cannot give advice on taking over an existing business...except...be careful and do your homework. Personally, I would never take over an existing business, unless I had seen its performance with my own eyes, for at least 1/2yrs.
However, there are lots of people from your area (Stafford/Staffordshire) especially NHS/ EX NHS workers who are all now amazingly on this forum. Maybe you should contact them for advice as they are local to you and some have already made the move over...most buying properties for cash (I saw you are looking for property too).
GOOD LUCK with whatever you decide to do.
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10/06/2013 14:26:00:Also have a look on ThinkSpain...they have loads of properties and some real bargains.
I saw one just now as a featured property for E260 a month in your chosen area (Murcia) but it is an apartment not villa.
I thought maybe the sea on your doorstep could be a winning point. http://www.thinkspain.com/spanish-property/featured25740
There are some for even less...so well worth a look.
http://www.thinkspain.com/long-term-rental/
Good luck and hope you find what you are looking for.
This message was last edited by ElviriaDreamer on 10/06/2013.
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22/04/2013 20:10:00:Santaclara
Sometimes, as odd as it sounds, the best time to launch a business is in a recession and I think if you are determined to do this you will suceed.
I would however, think Marbella may be well covered already. Most established florists have been there years doing deliveries and all sorts. Personally I think you would have to have a very niche idea for your business to compete with those who are well established in the area.
That is not to say you shouldn't do it...you must just get your location, quality and pricing right.
You can't beat having beautiful fresh flowers in the home/apartment and there are so many things you could do/offer to enhance your business.
Hope wherever you choose works out for you and is a success...GOOD LUCK AND GO FOR IT.
It will work or it wont.
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22/04/2013 19:46:00:Sorry I do apologise Roly. I read your comment :
"The disability allowances are being changed, and people are being reassessed with a view to moving away from an entitlement for life".
I mistook that comment as you thinking it applied to all.
Just wanted to clarify not everyone is being removed from lifetime awards...in case it worries people unecessarily.
I know nothing about pensions so would never question you who knows :)
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