jackso11 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I would love to run a supra/jap import specialist garage/parts shop. Who thinks it is a viable business for the current market and where in the country would be best to base it? I am fed up of working in an office, I love working on my car. Anyone need a business partner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 could be interested in an import partnership. hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I'd love to have an import parts shop one day. Have you seen how well the rip brothers have done with R-Tec Auto Design. If you had some where like that, would be fantastic. Only problem is getting funding to set up something on that scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 You're about 15 years too late IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 LOL @ starting a new business in this climate. Just LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 LOL @ starting a new business in this climate. Just LOL. last time i started a new businees 2 weeks later the country was officially in resession, whoops, but its still going and starting to progress. you could say it had the opposite effect. allthogh business was poor, i had the standing capitol to pay through the bad times and ass established buisnesses in the same field fell to the credit crunch, i picked up there customers and now as things are improving the numbers are starting to improve also (touch wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 It may make a good business, but the key is finding niche. The difficulty is that there are plenty of companies offering a variety of goods and services in the market already. Jurgen does well on here because he offers a first class product with first class service. The same can be said for other companies such as Power vehicles, Newera etc. Some importers give a crap service but sell inexpensive cars (not my thing but it seems to work for them) (I'd rather not name any incase I get the club in trouble ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 LOL @ starting a new business in this climate. Just LOL. Some companies thrive in recession. One example is many FMCG and specifically imulse purchase goods suppliers have shown healthy growth during this recession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Some companies thrive in recession. One example is many FMCG and specifically imulse purchase goods suppliers have shown healthy growth during this recession. verry true my sales of part worn tyres out weighd my new sales ten to one last year, why? because they were cheap and thats all people were interested in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Some companies thrive in recession. One example is many FMCG and specifically imulse purchase goods suppliers have shown healthy growth during this recession. ...but the motor industry has been one of the hardest hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 What would your unique (or unusual at least) selling point be? You'd either have to offer cheaper prices, more stock, better service, or a combination of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I have had an office job for 15 years and am getting out of it all on Friday.. My present employer made the decision for me as all of our jobs are being outsourced and it gave me the push I needed to do something I have always wanted to so from Monday, I will become a personal trainer. My redundancy package has given me the money to study for my qualification and buy the equipment needed. I can't wait.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I am counting the days down too have a similar ventures planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 dont do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Who doesnt want to open a Jap import/parts company? I was going to, but decided to leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 LOL @ starting a new business in this climate. Just LOL. I don't know, if you can survive in these economic times then I would say you have a winning formula. That said I am in agreement with Michael, I think the importer boom is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I don't know, if you can survive in these economic times then I would say you have a winning formula True, but the current economic conditions might punish those who don't have a winning formula more severely than a benevolent economy. I'm not trying to put the OP off, just saying think it through carefully and make sure you have something different to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Ah stop moaning! At least you have a job. I have just finished my long painful education- degree in law (LLB), Masters in Law (LLM) and the dreaded Legal Practice Course to become a trainee solicitor. Shame then I can't find a job! All that money well spent!! Be careful by the way because, you need a huge Capital reserve as well as an EXTREMELY solid plan to execute your idea if you want to succeed let alone all the necessary skill, contacts, know-how, legal/accounts backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Ah stop moaning! At least you have a job. I have just finished my long painful education- degree in law (LLB), Masters in Law (LLM) and the dreaded Legal Practice Course to become a trainee solicitor. Shame then I can't find a job! All that money well spent!! Be careful by the way because, you need a huge Capital reserve as well as an EXTREMELY solid plan to execute your idea if you want to succeed let alone all the necessary skill, contacts, know-how, legal/accounts backing. A friend of mine finished the same qualifications just over a year ago and he's still looking now He has managed to get a really good job at the local paper though. Good luck with the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 True, but the current economic conditions might punish those who don't have a winning formula more severely than a benevolent economy. I'm not trying to put the OP off, just saying think it through carefully and make sure you have something different to offer. Totally agree:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 A friend of mine finished the same qualifications just over a year ago and he's still looking now He has managed to get a really good job at the local paper though. Good luck with the search. Ah thanks J. Yeah I have loads of mates in the same position. Its really disheartening. I did get a job offer to work abroad in Pakistan but its messed up there with the terrorism. Mind you...I did wanna go there and teach this Supra driver how to drive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Some companies thrive in recession. Yeah like mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Ah stop moaning! At least you have a job. I have just finished my long painful education- degree in law (LLB), Masters in Law (LLM) and the dreaded Legal Practice Course to become a trainee solicitor. Shame then I can't find a job! All that money well spent!! That must be soul destroying (well, that's if you accept that in fact there is such a thing ) to have done all that study and then struggle for work. Fingers crossed something comes up for you friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Ah thanks CJ. It means a lot. Yeah it really is depressing but nothing much i can do except carrying on looking. Getting a Supra is a HUGE motivation for my job search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I was made redundant 2 years ago, yes it was horrible not having a job, but looking back at it 6 months off was great! I got loads done around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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