Business in the trnc

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 11:08

If you were going to open a business here what would it be? Is there a niche somewhere?

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 11:14

A chimney sweep.

Not only do you get to sweep chimneys but you get invited to weddings as well.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 11:18

A Water Divining business springs to mind.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 11:20

hi again bill, if i had the money and access to the grants available i would open a re cycling plant. I am so surprised that no body has done this. Also you see old cars everywhere, there must be a demand for scrap metal. Buisness here open daily and close within a month or 2. The bankrupcy courts are full with around 20 or so each day. There could be plenty of opportunities but it the duties you have to pay to bring anything in that deter people. We would love to bring really good New world Italian and french wines but you would be horrified at the duty.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 12:10

Are the duties that much higher than other European countries then Lilli?

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 12:30

I seem to remember reading somewhere, here?, that import duties were low or zero for goods into the tourism industry.



Anyone?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 13:00

hi bill its my understanding that only goods made in cyprus is excempt from duty. for example if you buy goods from Ikea south sde and because they are not made in cyprus you pay the duty relevant to sweeden.its the same with cars different duties from the country of manufacture but bill it changes weekly new rules made, imposed then changed its an absoloute minefield take care xx

spook


Joined: 23/01/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 13:12

Re cycling would not appear to be a good idea, at present the market is very depressed, U K councils are having to store vast amounts.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 13:20

Here's my shot at a business that involves re-cycling TRNC waste, art & design.



Robs Stained Glass Studios.



Colours will be mostly shades of brown, due to the use of empty Efes bottles.



Production will initially be small scale for windows, art, vases, light fittings etc.,



but will expand dramatically once Wyn has moved to the island!

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 13:22

I would import and supply electric and solar powered de-salination untis, you can get small domestic models that process about 1-2 ton per day, and have a small tanker to deliver sea water to the houses.

8ytl/ton for sea water is a lot of profit



All the rubbish collected is sorted for recycling where possible, it is all sorted at the collection depot.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 13:43

i think there is great need for a dating agency for all those single people also those parents looking for future partners for their kids.

i do have another one, but i'm not telling i'm working on it!

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 13:47

Hi Brian24001,



Have you got a spare small stainless steel tanker knocking about? If you haven't, by the time you buy one, get road tax and insurance and fill it up with diesel, pay the driver (even if thats yourself) you will knock a big hole in your "lot of profit". I've done the sums for seawater swimming pools and the problem is that although the sea water might be "free", getting it out of the sea and delivered isn't.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 14:44

lilli

i do know someone who was working on the idea of a recycling plant here.

i don't think it ever came to anything, probably to many obsticles as per usual.

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 15:18

I know the maths Vaughan.

I woudn't actually get involved in any type of business in NC, but if the encouragement and incentives were there, this 'could' be an opportunity for someone.

BTW I would use a plastic tank, stainless rusts like buggery in any chloride bearing liquid.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 16:17

If I had plenty of money to spare, I'd open up a bowling alley. It would make a change for going to a bar or restuarant.

It would also suit all age groups.

Marcos



Joined: 10/12/2008
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 19:01

there is a bowling alley being built next to the new Ezic this year

all this side of the island needs is people so when its cheap to come here so will the tourists !!!!!!!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 21:13

What about a Charity Shop?

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 00:17

mess 1 - got to be a DVD shop...



Nick

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 00:24

Are you sure Nick?

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 10:58

Robnjo



There are exemptions for duty on certain imported capital items for use in approved tourist facilities. They do not exempt you from KDV however.



Sorted by the tourist ministry.



Harold

Taz666


Joined: 21/12/2008
Posts: 180

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 11:05

Good priced fishing trips (no fish I no)

Snooker/Pool Rooms

Boat Hire

Large Motorbike Hire

Cleaning Machinery imports

Bin Supplies