Dawlish Discussion

I have been thinking about starting a new business in Dawlish for quite some time, but i just have no idea what to open in the town, so i am putting it to the good people of Dawlish what sort of thing would you like to see in the high street? and you never know it just may appere!!!

Charity shop.

a non for profit betting shop !

Another cafe / tea room

An Asda

On a serious note a builders merchant that charges the same prices as those in Exeter

A town re-generation agency would be great.

Dont waste your money, look somewhere else

Monkey.do - I wouldn't open anything based in a shop at the moment. If you want to start a business do something that doesn't involve huge start-up costs. Do something original, or what you know best.

To be honest though, if you're asking others what to do then you're already in trouble!

I have looked into a coffe trike that i can take anywhere, but have been blocked by all local councils!! hence why i am looking at a shop, i have a few ideas but they would all work better in bigger towns, and my budget will not streach that far, hence this is the reason i am asking what local people would like to see in there town.

I always understood that Bitz & Bobz was a popular & well-used shop, providing a good variety of products at reasonable prices, so I was surprised when it shut.  I suspect that the overheads are just too great in the current economic market so perhaps the council/landlords need to think again about the rents & business rates. Surely it is better to have premises occupied & bringing in some money rather than standing empty & deteriorating.  

If you have anything to sell ..sell it online, no business rates, no people making nasty comments in the shop. If you really want a shop food is best.

A brothel . Make loads of money. 

Hot dog stand or night club.