BEst business to set up ın North Cyprus

Abdul


Joined: 17/04/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 11:31

Any ideas on what the best business idea would be to set up ın the TRNC?

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 12:00

A Betting shop.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 12:48

You could try an Indian restaurant that "doesn't" sell English Roast Beef Dinners, whilst being entertained by Elvis.



I really never understood the above concept............

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 13:04

How about a shop selling silencers for Quad Bikes and Motor Bikes,



Oh and maybe a formula to stop dogs barking at night. ( I'll have a gross)



Or an English Bar that does Sunday Lunch would make a nice change.



Also I beleive there is a need for some sort of machine to sort the rubbish before the locals dump it at the picnic areas and beaches.



We have had some mixups recently with old car batteries and Efes bottles being taken to the wrong beaches.

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 13:21

A bit cynical for you Lee, but very true, especially the reference to quad bikes! That would certainly be an asset to TRNC.

Abdul


Joined: 17/04/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 13:23

some good poınts made. mınd you trıed the bettıng offıce dıdnt work LOL anu other ideas??

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 14:03

Sorry hattikins, I was only having a laugh with the rest of the guys and martinD41 made me giggle so I thought I'd put my two penneth in.



I think I'm starting to get like my dad, when I was a kid we lived on council estate in Dudley and the lads with bikes used to bamage their silencers, so that their bikes used to make as much noise as possible.



My dad had an expession that he always used to use, and now I find myself saying it.



It goes like this. He wants that B----y thing shoving up his A--e and revving up, and Im just the bloke to do it.



Sorry to go off Topic and Abdul good luck with your venture.

reyntj


Joined: 26/01/2011
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 14:09

open a pawn shop

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 14:52

Try a shop fitting/signwriting business - there are so many businesses that fold after a few months, your services would always be in demand

Ed1957


Joined: 03/09/2011
Posts: 377

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 17:22

A mobile car cleaning company working on contract so that people can have their car cleaned whilst they are working, and don't have to wait around for an hour or so each time (OK, so i know I can do it myself!!). You might have to nippy to finish the car before those at the Ministries finish though

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 18:07

Yes a Porn shop sounds good!

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
13/11/2011 19:36

recycling plant

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
14/11/2011 14:02

How about a porn recycling plant?

periwinkle


Joined: 21/09/2011
Posts: 83

Message Posted:
14/11/2011 14:06

A huge Art and Craft shop

periwinkle


Joined: 21/09/2011
Posts: 83

Message Posted:
14/11/2011 14:12

http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk

kbasat



Joined: 28/07/2011
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
14/11/2011 14:35

Whats the budget? I have 2 IT related projects that require around 400,000USD investment each.



Kemal

ang1706


Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 570

Message Posted:
14/11/2011 14:55

Night Clubs as you dont see too many of these being closed and auctioned off!!

Cazleo


Joined: 06/04/2011
Posts: 232

Message Posted:
14/11/2011 15:29

Eco-tourism! So much potential here, although would need to clean the place up a bit first!!!!

Abdul


Joined: 17/04/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 23:00

eco turism... explain please

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 23:02

what about a removal business .

Abdul


Joined: 17/04/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 23:11

possible ideaö only a white van needed LOL

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
15/11/2011 23:15

You need people to spend money to run a successful business, i.e make a profit. Therein lies the problem. Most people here only spend money on eating and drinking. Some would go on holiday but most would probably fly home once or twice a year. Some have very little spare capital to spend.



I would say invest in a business that offers some form of entertainment.

bertieboss


Joined: 22/07/2011
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 02:50

Estate agent!!

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 13:02

Msg. 1 and Msg 9. What we need is a company that will go around and take down the signs when a place goes bust, We have signs up in Alsancak for shops that closed 3 years ago or more, but the signs still litter the place up on the side of the roads. Offer your services to the local Belly Msg.1, they could certainly do with someone!!

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 13:26

Two businesses that I have always thought would work out here:

1: Open air drive in cinema.

2: Open air car auction/sales.

cocobutik


Joined: 02/05/2011
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 13:44

Open air cinema! Brilliant idea.. They used to have one in Guzelyurt when I was a kid

roncardboard


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 14:21

Abdul

Try a cafe, they must be good as there is one on every corner and when they close, someone is always ready to reopen it in there own style LOL

Biggles


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 165

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 23:17

An Undertaker or a Dating Agency

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
16/11/2011 23:20

tour buses that go to the south as well as here at decent prices....

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
17/11/2011 09:31

Import some decent coal/smokeless fuel so we can burn something other than underweight, poor quality logs.

Abdul


Joined: 17/04/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
17/11/2011 20:36

back to top

jardap


Joined: 08/08/2008
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
17/11/2011 21:23

Wellington Boots and Waterproof Clothing Shop if the rain keeps up for much longer.

HotHippo


Joined: 25/03/2010
Posts: 402

Message Posted:
17/11/2011 21:29

Why don't you try importing & re-selling this stuff?



http://www.gowallpaper.co.uk/category/Wallrock_Range/Wallrock_Thermal_Liner,b.html?gclid=CJDLz_CcvawCFUdB4Qod8mS8oQ



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/79031.asp



Any enterprising shop-owners out there? You'd be able to sell this stuff as fast as you could import it!



Please let me know if there is anyone out there with this in stock!

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
18/11/2011 00:05

message 19 Definition:



Ecotourism is: "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people."



From Google - lots more info there - just search.



It would mean, for instance, being able to take tourists to a natural beach with a cafe selling local food made by local people - not a concrete platform full of umbrellas and either an expensive resteraunt or hamburgers and chips!



And a country that made efforts to keep its character and preserve its natural resources and beauties - not cover it with estates of villas with water and electricty consuming swimming pools! Not to mention permitting too many large cars to drive too fast on roads designed for a donkey and cart!



I think you have missed the chance by about l0 years!



There was a time when people realised that North Cyprus had the largest areas of unspoilt coastline in the Med. area and tried to introduce environmental friendly touristm cn.......

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
18/11/2011 00:08

Unfortunately it was discovered there was a faster buck to be made by selling (often substandard) so called "villas" to unsuspecting expats!



On way that might still be possible would be to introduce pony trecking (possibly also s using feral donkeys) into the areas still not easily accessible for motor vehicles.

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
18/11/2011 01:09

Unfortunately it was discovered there was a faster buck to be made by selling (often substandard) so called "villas" to unsuspecting expats!



On way that might still be possible would be to introduce pony trecking (possibly also s using feral donkeys) into the areas still not easily accessible for motor vehicles.

Jonholmes


Joined: 08/11/2011
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
18/11/2011 01:15

How about starting a forum and charge for advertising.

cyprusharv


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 423

Message Posted:
18/11/2011 09:27

Seems "sign making" is the business here. There's always business's closing and re-opening so you can't loose!

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
18/11/2011 13:26

I like the suggestion of a removal company as we are about to move again and are struggling to find someone to help us so if you set up don't forget to post on here!!

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
18/11/2011 16:44

Unless you go for the essentials you got little hope ie food or renting, people got to eat and sleep somewhere !!!