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10-19-2004, 07:54 AM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
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Heres a question for everybody
If you had a store on a major highway with plenty of exposure,parking,signage etc!!! what would you sell I need some ideas I have one thing running out of the back office but to get the signs I needed to rent the whole store now I have a beautiful store front with nothing to sell any ideas it has to mix in with limousines I allready thought of Roses,Flags,American theme items,balloons, but theres an Iparty real close so it knocks alot of party ideas out lets see what a bunch of fisherman can come up with I apprieciate the help.
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10-19-2004, 08:30 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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How about a store that specializes in Wines, Cheeses, and Chocolates.....alll Things that people like to enjoy when they are in a Limo
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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10-19-2004, 08:37 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Tackle Shop 
Just kidding...
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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10-19-2004, 09:13 AM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
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I would make it a high end fish market. Not nearly enough of those around, and when managed properly margins can be awesome!
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i bent my wookie
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10-19-2004, 09:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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I would drive around and make a list of what else is around as far as retail stores.. when you get home, go over the list and see what is missing that would interest you and keep your attention. You have to love what you do or you will be misserable. I love what I do for a living and sometimes i am still misserable  |
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10-19-2004, 09:19 AM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
Posts: 2,227
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OOOHHH Zac
your talking alot of money to start that freezer,frig,ice maker etc!!
Im looking for something a little less start up I have an idea for a computer expert to come in and train seinor citizen and the computer illiterate some basic e-mail services a one on one training all I would need is a desk and computer to start you know theres alot of older pepole who need this service you can actually sell and install home computers software Hmmmm the possibilities are endless any computer pepole want to talk!!!!
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10-19-2004, 09:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 32
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Assuming my lease allowed it, I would stry to sublet the space to some other business. You can cut down your own operating expenses and you wouldn't run the risk of spreading yourself too thin.
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10-19-2004, 09:27 AM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
Posts: 2,227
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I want to be
A HABS affiliate one store dedicated to HABS LURES and of course GS Rubber on the other wall. KACHINGGGGG!!!!!
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10-19-2004, 09:31 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Its not like the good old days when you could turn $300-400 on a "Custom" PC. Nowadays your lucky if you can make $50 on one. Right now they are so damn cheap its not worth it to build a couple of PC's for sale. remember when you sell one to someone you are now their point of service should they have any problems w/ it. I don't think you want that type of aggravation.
I would personally stay clear of any product that requires any kind of servicability.
and not to knock the elderly, Because I'm going to be in that club soon enough, but they aren't exactly the most technologically savvy people out there. That could lead to a lot of headaches for you.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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10-19-2004, 09:32 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Re: I want to be
Quote:
Originally posted by mrmacey
A HABS affiliate one store dedicated to HABS LURES and of course GS Rubber on the other wall. KACHINGGGGG!!!!!
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Wouldn't that be the same as a Cocaine addict being a dealer....you'd be using more than you'd be selling.. |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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10-19-2004, 09:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: QUINCY
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how about a nudy bar. just kidding how about a wedding store that sells wedding dress and tuxes. and at the same time, you could offer your limo service.
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10-19-2004, 10:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bridgewater, MA
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Would the location be any good for a gas station? That would work for the limo's too. Probably high start up costs though.
Just to be selfish, I think the Hab's affiliate / tackle shop is a great idea!!! |
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10-19-2004, 11:42 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Re: OOOHHH Zac
Quote:
Originally posted by mrmacey
I have an idea for a computer expert to come in and train seinor citizen and the computer illiterate some basic e-mail services a one on one training all I would need is a desk and computer to start you know theres alot of older pepole who need this service you can actually sell and install home computers software
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Bad idea. Some grandma would try to use the mouse as a sewing machine pedal. Seriously, very inconsistant and very low margin. You need something else... |
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10-19-2004, 11:45 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: S. Yarmouth, MA
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How about a driving school? Prepare kids to take on the driver's ed type classroom stuff and behind the wheel to practice for the driving test.
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Fishing is a... discipline in the equality of men - for all men are equal before fish. ~Herbert Hoover
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10-19-2004, 12:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,990
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Condoms, escort service
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10-19-2004, 12:12 PM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
Posts: 2,227
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lOl
THAT GOES RIGHT WITH THE LIMO lol!
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10-19-2004, 01:23 PM
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Krispy beat me to it.
Outcall escort service and on-premise massage. 
Immediate cash-on-cash return on investment. |
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10-19-2004, 01:51 PM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
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Im really leaning towards
ROSES and balloons just roses no other kind of flowers I can put up on my sign nice slogans like
IS SHE MAD? ROSES $12.99 DOZ
GET LUCKY!! ROSES $12.99 DOZ ETC!
Valentines Day Roses $150.00 DOZ
Maybe deliveries by Limo and Chauffeur, balloons and roses. the possibilities are endless Dad fisherman has the right idea I just dont know about wine thats a liquor licence.
By the way weewee I expected so much more from you |
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10-19-2004, 02:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: .
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Mike,
Other than getting into technology manufacturing or certain high-end luxury goods retailing, an escort service can garner gross margins >= 50%! (I'd stay out of the former cuz it's capital and R&D intensive, and you have inventory risk with the latter).
Yes, just by being an efficient pimp, your cut is HALF of what the hired help bring in! And that's being a generous, er, "manager."
And the service sells itself - it has for thousands of years. No crazy sales and marketing budgets required. |
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10-19-2004, 02:38 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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If I'm not mistaken there is a different license for just beer and wine as opposed to a liquour license. Thats why a lot of brewpubs that make thier own don't carry liquour just beer and wine. I'm pretty sure its a lot cheaper too.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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10-19-2004, 02:39 PM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
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I can see the romance theme
But I need to go at it in a high end type of way that way I can bank money for my defence team and to find a new office location massages is cool just disguise it as Rainki LOL!! |
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10-19-2004, 02:42 PM
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#22
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
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how about a brothel ? you can pick up the clients with a limo and then they can have their way at the store front and wiz them back home/office by limo . 1 hr $185 for a 1/2 tour $300 for an around the block .
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10-19-2004, 02:46 PM
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Ew, imagine all that skank on leather seats on a hot summer day.  |
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10-19-2004, 02:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
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stanky leather seats that already happens ! no in the store the limo is for traveling to and fro . all high end ala heidi flies . how many high end clients can you get with a beat to crap chevy yellow cab ? NONE
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10-19-2004, 02:50 PM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
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ok now team
we are thinking inside the box!! ahhh! lets get our heads out of the gutter and think outside the box!! |
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10-19-2004, 02:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
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sorry Im gutter trash I dont know anything outside of the dumpster . NEXT !
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10-19-2004, 03:06 PM
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Fishing Chauffeur
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: raynham mass
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how do pepole
open these big cell phone stores I mean theres one beside me there is never anyone in there I allways wonder how he pays his rent the same with tux shops how do they do it nobody is ever in there  |
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10-19-2004, 04:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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how about a car detailing shop. you could have a couple of gus on-call, and you wouldnt need to worry about selling any hard goods. Then if you got into it you could hire a guy to instal stereos adn fancy rims....
bling bling baby |
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10-19-2004, 04:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Saco, ME
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Rent the space to the Bear's Den. They need to get out of that hole in the ground. Then you can have all that good stuff right at hand.
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10-19-2004, 04:08 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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"bling bling baby"
Uh oh; Eben's slipping into his Rap persona, Big Papa E  |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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