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Hi, just wondering if anyone can give me a bit of inspiration please!?
I am currently in full-time employment and I'm looking to get out of my current job.
I also rent a small unit, which is split into two rooms. A front office and a back room which I use as a studio (nothing that makes a living but it does cover around half the rent, per month). I'm trying to think of ideas as to what I can do with the front office to actually earn a living. I'm not expecting an easy buck. I'm willing to put the hours in, but it would be nice to not work nights anymore! I don't have a great deal in the way of savings, but I have a fairly decent income and I do have disposable cash each month, say £500-£600, at a push, that could be used to set something up. I'd be willing to stay in my current job as long as necessary to fund it.
I have had the idea of turning taxi driver, and opening the office during the day as a taxi office. Obviously with a few other drivers and not just me! The unit is located on a street that is very busy during the day with a busy doctors surgery within spitting distance (literally). I do know that this is a cut throat business, though. Maybe it's a ridiculous idea!
Any ideas are welcome! Good and bad, but the best get's a jolly good drink the next time you are passing
Thanks for reading folks!
I am currently in full-time employment and I'm looking to get out of my current job.
I also rent a small unit, which is split into two rooms. A front office and a back room which I use as a studio (nothing that makes a living but it does cover around half the rent, per month). I'm trying to think of ideas as to what I can do with the front office to actually earn a living. I'm not expecting an easy buck. I'm willing to put the hours in, but it would be nice to not work nights anymore! I don't have a great deal in the way of savings, but I have a fairly decent income and I do have disposable cash each month, say £500-£600, at a push, that could be used to set something up. I'd be willing to stay in my current job as long as necessary to fund it.
I have had the idea of turning taxi driver, and opening the office during the day as a taxi office. Obviously with a few other drivers and not just me! The unit is located on a street that is very busy during the day with a busy doctors surgery within spitting distance (literally). I do know that this is a cut throat business, though. Maybe it's a ridiculous idea!
Any ideas are welcome! Good and bad, but the best get's a jolly good drink the next time you are passing
Thanks for reading folks!
Yeah, truth be told I've no insight into this type of business at all, and I'm not naive in thinking it's as easy as giving people a lift! The actual office overheads are pretty low though, with the studio subsidising the rent (bands hire it to rehearse). I'm probably good at a couple of things. Driving, as I do it pretty much all day long with my current job and I know the area like I'm a sat-nav (hence the taxi idea), and music, but there isn't enough scope around here to make that pay, sadly.
Depending on the size you could rent the front office to a small business. Or four freelancers/start-ups/people who just need a desk sometimes, it's a growing market.
Then sell the window space to a company to advertise on (but speak to the council). If it's next to a doctors a taxi company might be good for it.
Two incomes and zero hours. Then you can think about what you need/want to do yourself.
Then sell the window space to a company to advertise on (but speak to the council). If it's next to a doctors a taxi company might be good for it.
Two incomes and zero hours. Then you can think about what you need/want to do yourself.
Any coffee shops in your local area? If not then set up a small cafe, You could then have the bands play to the customers. This would give the bands exposure and you'd be able to charge them for the advertising.
Could you set yourself up as a promoter for the better bands? I'm not sure how the music industry works these days but there must still be a need for managers even if it's just to find venues for a pub band.
Could you set yourself up as a promoter for the better bands? I'm not sure how the music industry works these days but there must still be a need for managers even if it's just to find venues for a pub band.
What else is on the street? I can't think of any time I've gone to the doctors and thought about calling in somewhere else (except a chemist). Coffee maybe at a push but I'd bet most people would want to get in/get out.
Not saying you should discount it, just think about what people could need when being in that area, or what else is around if you are looking to benefit from the footfall.
Butchers? pop up shop type sales?
Not saying you should discount it, just think about what people could need when being in that area, or what else is around if you are looking to benefit from the footfall.
Butchers? pop up shop type sales?
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