Say you were given a chunk of start-up money for a small business (I'm planning for an incentive retirement offer). What would you do with it?
I'm thinking I'd like to own a little independent movie house - mostly because the only theater within 30 miles of me is one ugly old multi-screened Regal. But also I think movies on-the-big-screen, old, new, foreign, documentary, etc etc, are once again becoming a social outlet.
At my movie house I'd like to have a small private theater that people can rent out, offer up themed events, support local and start-up movie-makers, maybe even hold or sponsor workshops for amateur movie-makers...stuff like that.
I'd probably make more money manufacturing something that everyone wants, but I like the socialness of the retail world.
What kind of business would you attempt?
Edited, Nov 3rd 2010 5:48pm by Elinda
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Alma wrote:
I lost my post
I have always wanted to own a bookstore. I love books more than anything. I wanted to call it "Rainy Daze." (Pathetic, no?) And I wanted to work out a deal with the local theater (my hometown still has an independent theater) to sell coupons for movie tickets when someone buys a book that's been turned into a movie.
I'd open the only Tim Horton's that has a hockey rink inside it.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
"I have lost my way
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
Iamadam the Malefic wrote:
I'd open the only Tim Horton's that has a hockey rink inside it.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Brothel.
Jophiel wrote:
I managed to be both retarded and entertaining.
Iamadam the Malefic wrote:
I'd open the only Tim Horton's that has a hockey rink inside it.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Demea wrote:
Brothel.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Take that private theater and offer food and drinks... I love places like that. I went to one in Virginia, was the most awesome movie going experience ever. 
Elinda wrote:
Demea wrote:
Brothel.
Oddly enough, I look exactly like Melinda Clarke, too!
Hey Kao, can I get the "Madame [Username]" title added for us paying customers pl0x?
Jophiel wrote:
I managed to be both retarded and entertaining.
Elinda wrote:
Iamadam the Malefic wrote:
I'd open the only Tim Horton's that has a hockey rink inside it.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
Also, they'd serve alcohol.
Interesting fact: Tim Horton's is owned by Wendy's.
"I have lost my way
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
Obvious but I'd just invest it in my photography.
I want me a D3s or wait for the followup to the D700 and some nice glass.
After that it's a matter of networking which I'm starting up already anyway.
I want me a D3s or wait for the followup to the D700 and some nice glass.
After that it's a matter of networking which I'm starting up already anyway.
Elinda wrote:
Say you were given a chunk of start-up money for a small business (I'm planning for an incentive retirement offer). What would you do with it?
I'm thinking I'd like to own a little independent movie house - mostly because the only theater within 30 miles of me is one ugly old multi-screened Regal. But also I think movies on-the-big-screen, old, new, foreign, documentary, etc etc, are once again becoming a social outlet.
At my movie house I'd like to have a small private theater that people can rent out, offer up themed events, support local and start-up movie-makers, maybe even hold or sponsor workshops for amateur movie-makers...stuff like that.
I'd probably make more money manufacturing something that everyone wants, but I like the socialness of the retail world.
What kind of business would you attempt?
I'm thinking I'd like to own a little independent movie house - mostly because the only theater within 30 miles of me is one ugly old multi-screened Regal. But also I think movies on-the-big-screen, old, new, foreign, documentary, etc etc, are once again becoming a social outlet.
At my movie house I'd like to have a small private theater that people can rent out, offer up themed events, support local and start-up movie-makers, maybe even hold or sponsor workshops for amateur movie-makers...stuff like that.
I'd probably make more money manufacturing something that everyone wants, but I like the socialness of the retail world.
What kind of business would you attempt?
As a movie aficionado I heart this idea.
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
I'd start a gaming website. Then I'd be all like "Now who has premium?!"
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Honestly, I'd set up a call girl/escort service. Those madames make serious cash.
There is a market here for mid- to high-end restaurants where the adults sit at tables around common play areas for children. There is one up the coast in the midst of nowhere and people drive for 30 miles to get there.
yossarian wrote:
There is a market here for mid- to high-end restaurants where the adults sit at tables around common play areas for children. There is one up the coast in the midst of nowhere and people drive for 30 miles to get there.
You could have just typed "Get a Chuck E. Cheese franchise".
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— James D. Nicoll
How much is a chunk of money?
Shaowstrike, Averter of the Apocalypse wrote:
You could have just typed "Get a Chuck E. Cheese franchise".
If Chuck E. Cheese is your idea of "high-end", I'm guessing you date a lot of seven year olds.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
Shaowstrike, Averter of the Apocalypse wrote:
You could have just typed "Get a Chuck E. Cheese franchise".
If Chuck E. Cheese is your idea of "high-end", I'm guessing you date a lot of seven year olds.
He basically described a Chuck E. Cheese for the upper-middle class.
Shaowstrike (Retired - FFXI)
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
Jazz club. End of story. It'll never happen, though; I'm a terrible businessman. Perhaps I'll just work for Belk's book shop.
In before Usagi says Chuck E. Cheese.
"I have lost my way
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
In before Usagi quotes me saying Chuck E. Cheese.
Shaowstrike (Retired - FFXI)
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
91PUP/BLM 86SMN/BST 76DRK
Cooking/Fishing 100
"We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
— James D. Nicoll
Shaowstrike, Averter of the Apocalypse wrote:
In before Usagi quotes me saying Chuck E. Cheese.
Gymnastics academy
I'd probably start a meth lab because I've already fulfilled the dog farm dream..
Barkingturtle wrote:
I'd probably start a meth lab because I've already fulfilled the dog farm dream..
My own IT shop. PC techs can get away with charging $100/hour in some cases.
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