Business ideas - what do you think?

[Jameshaswon]

Hello guys, I haven't been on here in a while so I thought I'd come back

So, there is a primary school on my road and every school day at 3:30 hundreds of pupils there walk up my road, usually with their parents (pupils are aged from 1-11).
My idea would be to turn my front garden or garage into a mini shop of vending machine area and maybe even a claw machine. I have done the research into purchasing the products I'd need. Of course, this wouldn't just have to be for school days, it could be run on the weekends as well. One of the flaws with this plan is that I'm not really expecting these kids to carry money with them to and from school :/ this is a big downside to my idea although once they see it I believe they could convince their parents to bring money or bring it themselves. The kind of thing I'm going for here is a store that sells snacks and drinks or a vending machine place with the odd arcade game maybe that has vending machines filled with snacks and drinks, I am leaning more towards vending machines as it would mean it'd be able to be running when I'm not at home as I go to my school 30mins away.

Another thing I thought of while writing this is starting a mobile snack and drinks store at my high school so people would place orders before I go to school in the morning and I would get the stock that people have ordered for that day and deliver the products ar school in the morning to my customer and have one of those mobile credit card readers as well. A negative is getting caught running this idea and potentially being punished at school (isolation, detention, exclusion etc.)

Anyway, what do you guys think of these two ideas? Do you think these would be worth it and what suggestions do you have?




Thanks,
James.

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[The Sceptical Chymist]

Parents would pounce all over you if you try to fleece money from their kids either 1) In the form of a claw machine (lol), or 2) Via poisoning them with junk food.  I'm not saying the kids aren't deserving of you stealing their lunch money from them, but I'm telling you...parents don't like that kind of stuff.

[densuj]

Hey James why you don't try your ideas? I think it is more good than looking for opinions in here, because only you who know about the condition at there. I think you can apply your ideas soon of course with low capital for first time and with you can lost it, there are not business who growing up only one minute.

[JesusHadAegis]

i think if just a small time business then you won't be needing some permit?. i think you can also add some homemade food or anything that is not bought so that it can be viewed as i said a small time business.

good luck bro it's just my opinion.

[entrepmind23]

I think the way for you to know if it is a good idea or not is try to do it. You will know if your idea is working or not and then you can have the adjustments or variations in your business along the way. It would also be good if you ask the opinion of your neighbors because they are the ones who can see your place and maybe they can even add some idea to yours and if you know someone who already did it before then try to ask him how he did it.

[Jameshaswon]

Hello guys, thank you for your input and I will definitely take your suggestions on board during this journey.




Thanks,
James.

[Snorek]

Instead o junk food machines maybe you will try to purchase arcade games machine or pinball and put in in front of your garage?
Kids would love that idea and you won't be targeted by their parents as 'that horrible person who sells unhealthy food to our children'.

[Jameshaswon]

Instead o junk food machines maybe you will try to purchase arcade games machine or pinball and put in in front of your garage?
Kids would love that idea and you won't be targeted by their parents as 'that horrible person who sells unhealthy food to our children'.

I really like your idea but there would be an issue of funding as I don't have that much money to play with for this, I have ~£100 to start out and that won't really buy an arcade machine. Thanks for your suggestion.

Good luck on your journey.

Thank you.

[SvenBomvolen]

I really like your idea but there would be an issue of funding as I don't have that much money to play with for this, I have ~£100 to start out and that won't really buy an arcade machine. Thanks for your suggestion.

   You budget is low for any business in my opinion. For anything you plan to open, depending from where you live, you need some documents, you need some licenses for any kind of shop, you need to pay tax for anything you do.
   If you have good spot, where people pass a lot, kids and their parents, think about just to build something and then rent it. You will not have to worry about anything, just rent it and report that and someone else with money will start some business. That is maybe safest money, what ever you build will stay for you, and when one guy get out, you can rent it again. Good Luck.

[Jameshaswon]

I really like your idea but there would be an issue of funding as I don't have that much money to play with for this, I have ~£100 to start out and that won't really buy an arcade machine. Thanks for your suggestion.

   You budget is low for any business in my opinion. For anything you plan to open, depending from where you live, you need some documents, you need some licenses for any kind of shop, you need to pay tax for anything you do.
   If you have good spot, where people pass a lot, kids and their parents, think about just to build something and then rent it. You will not have to worry about anything, just rent it and report that and someone else with money will start some business. That is maybe safest money, what ever you build will stay for you, and when one guy get out, you can rent it again. Good Luck.

I know I have a low budget, I'm not planning on building a building - I'm in high school lol.

[Anon_7716]

I really like your idea but there would be an issue of funding as I don't have that much money to play with for this, I have ~£100 to start out and that won't really buy an arcade machine. Thanks for your suggestion.

   You budget is low for any business in my opinion. For anything you plan to open, depending from where you live, you need some documents, you need some licenses for any kind of shop, you need to pay tax for anything you do.
   If you have good spot, where people pass a lot, kids and their parents, think about just to build something and then rent it. You will not have to worry about anything, just rent it and report that and someone else with money will start some business. That is maybe safest money, what ever you build will stay for you, and when one guy get out, you can rent it again. Good Luck.

I know I have a low budget, I'm not planning on building a building - I'm in high school lol.

It means that you just want to be a worker that is governed by the regulations of the company..?? . If that's true, then I think you will not be able to enjoy life properly. for if you merged into companies that have very long working hours then it will ruin your life. Because when this occurs, you will focus on work and not on your family.
Dream wake up as high as possible, you can't do that now. But if indeed you have great willpower surely it will manifest with either

[Jameshaswon]

I really like your idea but there would be an issue of funding as I don't have that much money to play with for this, I have ~£100 to start out and that won't really buy an arcade machine. Thanks for your suggestion.

   You budget is low for any business in my opinion. For anything you plan to open, depending from where you live, you need some documents, you need some licenses for any kind of shop, you need to pay tax for anything you do.
   If you have good spot, where people pass a lot, kids and their parents, think about just to build something and then rent it. You will not have to worry about anything, just rent it and report that and someone else with money will start some business. That is maybe safest money, what ever you build will stay for you, and when one guy get out, you can rent it again. Good Luck.

I know I have a low budget, I'm not planning on building a building - I'm in high school lol.

It means that you just want to be a worker that is governed by the regulations of the company..?? . If that's true, then I think you will not be able to enjoy life properly. for if you merged into companies that have very long working hours then it will ruin your life. Because when this occurs, you will focus on work and not on your family.
Dream wake up as high as possible, you can't do that now. But if indeed you have great willpower surely it will manifest with either

What? Why would I work at a place when I'm the one with the fucking idea.

[shinratensei_]

Instead o junk food machines maybe you will try to purchase arcade games machine or pinball and put in in front of your garage?
Kids would love that idea and you won't be targeted by their parents as 'that horrible person who sells unhealthy food to our children'.

I really like your idea but there would be an issue of funding as I don't have that much money to play with for this, I have ~£100 to start out and that won't really buy an arcade machine. Thanks for your suggestion.

You don't need to hurry up for doing your business but looking at your environment you can make a polling for that, what the most buying. but dealing with the negative effect you can get maybe better for talking about this to your teacher.

[Arrakeen]

Most important thing would be to gain the trust of these kid's parents - else you'll be labeled a pedophile the first day you open up shop

Ignorance and fear run rampant these days, unfortunately...

[asriloni]

don't take the risk if it's about your education,if you're will be punished after being caught,then avoid to do that thing
if you want to go with your first idea,don't just serve crappy unhealthy drinks or anything else,atleast serve a healthy things which could bring their parent's interest so their mummy will be fine to spend some money for the sake of their children

[btcdevil]

don't take the risk if it's about your education,if you're will be punished after being caught,then avoid to do that thing
if you want to go with your first idea,don't just serve crappy unhealthy drinks or anything else,atleast serve a healthy things which could bring their parent's interest so their mummy will be fine to spend some money for the sake of their children

I totally agree with your idea, that if you are serving some thing nutritious food or drinks then i dont think that parents or any other authorities will be having any problem in your setting up a shop near school.

[Jameshaswon]

Once again, thanks for your input guys.

[lavapits]

Hello guys, I haven't been on here in a while so I thought I'd come back

So, there is a primary school on my road and every school day at 3:30 hundreds of pupils there walk up my road, usually with their parents (pupils are aged from 1-11).
My idea would be to turn my front garden or garage into a mini shop of vending machine area and maybe even a claw machine. I have done the research into purchasing the products I'd need. Of course, this wouldn't just have to be for school days, it could be run on the weekends as well. One of the flaws with this plan is that I'm not really expecting these kids to carry money with them to and from school :/ this is a big downside to my idea although once they see it I believe they could convince their parents to bring money or bring it themselves. The kind of thing I'm going for here is a store that sells snacks and drinks or a vending machine place with the odd arcade game maybe that has vending machines filled with snacks and drinks, I am leaning more towards vending machines as it would mean it'd be able to be running when I'm not at home as I go to my school 30mins away.

Another thing I thought of while writing this is starting a mobile snack and drinks store at my high school so people would place orders before I go to school in the morning and I would get the stock that people have ordered for that day and deliver the products ar school in the morning to my customer and have one of those mobile credit card readers as well. A negative is getting caught running this idea and potentially being punished at school (isolation, detention, exclusion etc.)

Anyway, what do you guys think of these two ideas? Do you think these would be worth it and what suggestions do you have?




Thanks,
James.

This is pretty good idea, just i think their parents would give their kids money for that if you would sell some fruits like apples, not junk food,  or maybe even water in bottles too

[defined]

A guy getting kids into his garage with candy? Sounds creepy!

[Jameshaswon]

A guy getting kids into his garage with candy? Sounds creepy!

I'm not a 40 year old pedo.

I guess every business idea is worth trying, but it definitely should be thought over thoroughly. You idea sounds like a good one. Did you do anything like this before or is it the first time you want to start a business of your own? I used to have a vending business too and started small. I knew nothing about it so I thought about using some professional help. It turned out there are quite a few creative advertising agencies in Melbourne and I consulted with several of them (like this one, for example http://www.tspa.com.au/ ). It’s just that when you’re starting something, you’ll definitely need some help from people who have experience. Anyway, good luck with your ideas and your business!

Yeh, this is the first one, thanks for your insight.