Author Topic: What would be a successful business? (Read 20137 times)

dssjh · « **Reply #60 on:** March 06, 2017, 05:58:29 PM »

Quote from: queenskid2 on March 06, 2017, 02:34:44 PM

How about a 99 cent store/pharmacy that serves brunch.

been there, done that

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dssjh · « **Reply #61 on:** March 06, 2017, 06:01:08 PM »

and we do have a couple of really extensive hardware/home goods stores. archer, at 73/broadway, crams an amazing amount of stuff into a small space. i've gotten custom cut shades, plumbing supplies, fuses, even cookware. the place on roosevelt next to cafe 75 is good for pure hardware needs.

Jhx · « **Reply #62 on:** March 06, 2017, 06:12:18 PM »

Woolworths were the best

AmazingJason · « **Reply #63 on:** March 06, 2017, 07:35:04 PM »

Quote from: itsit on March 06, 2017, 04:53:38 PM

We are sorely missing a full service hardware store. I believe it would do well if you had appliances that were more
than online offerings- maybe some special cookware that we would not exactly know to look up- and a concierge
service for online orders, mail, etc. for those not usually home for deliveries. Our JH post office has many issues
so shipping could help. I believe that money could really be made with home service providing in the same way that
Geek Squad helps with home computer needs. Maybe even add a variation of that.
But seriously, I feel that many people need help with issues in their home or apt that are not compatible with their
skills or their supers abilities. Would love -and buy- special cookware from various places especially if it could be
demonstrated. There could be a yearly upgrade service on household things that you could offer. Replacing alarms,
washers, air conditioner filters, toilet seats and god knows what else. Maybe design services like window treatments,
paint services and flooring choices that are not Home Depot and other recommendations. Many people think their
jobs are too small or are confused about getting estimates to go ahead with interior projects.

This site gets many requests for help for these types of interests and a reliable, trustworthy neighborhood place
would meet so many needs in the hardware/lifestyle world. But this one would be where you can also buy the
functional pieces and have installation and instruction if needed.

I could continue as I keep thinking of what to add but you get the picture. Modern day hardware/lifestyle store.

Full service hardware store = Home Depot on 72nd/25th, also one on Northern Blvd

Smaller hardware stores = all over JH

Cookware = Amazon or any other website, BBBY on 72nd/25th (they do in-store pickup)

Demonstration = YouTube/Blogs/Forums, I've never gone wrong and it's efficient

Design Services = Find a good handyman and use him for all those things

itsit · « **Reply #64 on:** March 06, 2017, 09:04:02 PM »

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Full service hardware store = Home Depot on 72nd/25th, also one on Northern Blvd

Smaller hardware stores = all over JH

Cookware = Amazon or any other website, BBBY on 72nd/25th (they do in-store pickup)

Demonstration = YouTube/Blogs/Forums, I've never gone wrong and it's efficient

Design Services = Find a good handyman and use him for all those things

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The problem with Home Depot, etc. (use frequently along with the small stores) is that they might have 1 of the
thing that you are looking for but not much range and certainly not contemporary. Demos in person like what they
do at Williams Sonoma sells alot of stuff! Good handymen can do some things great, some ok and some they should
be honest and admit they haven't done said thing before but will try is my experience. BBBY is generic in my opinon
and this would be a store that has a bit more zing. But affordable. And when I go to other neighborhoods that have
these, the sense of community is wonderful too which is not in anything mentioned by the Amazin one. We used to
have a very high end Home Depot near the Bulova Center but it was a bit ahead of its time and closed fairly quickly.
Now I think we could easily handle more than generic goods and the prices they command.

Jhx · « **Reply #65 on:** March 07, 2017, 01:19:22 AM »

The old Conway funeral home is available. Not where I want to be, but what a great location nonetheless

petegart · « **Reply #66 on:** March 07, 2017, 09:20:41 AM »

Maybe you can take over the Queensboro restaurant space that never opened. The corner of 80th street + Northern blvd -previously a carpet store.

lindsey · « **Reply #67 on:** March 07, 2017, 01:07:27 PM »

Crematorium.

am315 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 07, 2017, 04:58:57 PM »

Completely crazy idea:

A doggie daycare and grooming place like Biscuits & Bath in Manhattan.

There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood, especially little ones like toy poodles, that need a lot of care and feeding, so to speak.

AmazingJason · « **Reply #69 on:** March 07, 2017, 06:09:11 PM »

Quote from: am315 on March 07, 2017, 04:58:57 PM

Completely crazy idea:

A doggie daycare and grooming place like Biscuits & Bath in Manhattan.

There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood, especially little ones like toy poodles, that need a lot of care and feeding, so to speak.

It's not crazy. There are already a couple of doggie grooming places in JH. I think a daycare would do well with a decent space and priced well.

rhydewithdis · « **Reply #70 on:** March 08, 2017, 11:13:52 AM »

Quote from: AmazingJason on March 07, 2017, 06:09:11 PM

Quote from: am315 on March 07, 2017, 04:58:57 PM
Completely crazy idea:

A doggie daycare and grooming place like Biscuits & Bath in Manhattan.

There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood, especially little ones like toy poodles, that need a lot of care and feeding, so to speak.

Universal Pre-K (basically free pre-k administered by the DOE) has dramatically cut into the daycare business. It is basically one full less year parents need to spend out of pockets for day care.

It's not crazy. There are already a couple of doggie grooming places in JH. I think a daycare would do well with a decent space and priced well.

ClydeM · « **Reply #71 on:** March 08, 2017, 12:18:17 PM »

I would love a bar with no more than two televisions. Not necessarily a fancy bar, just an ordinary watering hole with a decent beer selection. I like the Ready Penny but it would be nice to have a bit of a choice and a place with windows.

An arts space would be great. I'd like to open one myself as a not-for-profit but I can't figure out how to come up with the initial capital. The space that Ingrid's was in would be almost perfect for this.

European · « **Reply #72 on:** March 08, 2017, 05:17:50 PM »

I think rent for Ingrid's is 15k

Jhx · « **Reply #73 on:** March 08, 2017, 07:17:57 PM »

Yes it is.

knatchez · « **Reply #74 on:** March 09, 2017, 07:57:52 AM »

Help me understand the economics of a business in Jackson Heights. Say a botanica or a 99 cent store. How could they possibly be doing enough volume to make these rent numbers? Other than a liquor store or a casino I don't understand how any business could afford rent and labor and turn even a modest profit.

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