What businesses are actually going well at the moment?

overthenest

i'm sure there are businesses which are going well out there at the moment, it would be great to hear some good news stories for a change...maybe some businesses which are set up in certain counties which could be adapted elsewhere...

aristotle25

Have a look at the rich list from the sunday times and you will get an idea on what businesses are doing well.

frag420

Cobblers. In the good times people could afford new shoes when the heel or the stitching went, now they cant so they get them repaired!!

overthenest

where would i get the times rich list?

Axwell

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/public/richlist/article1240671.ece

smash

Useful...

"If you are already a Sunday Times subscriber, click here for the full 2013 Rich List, with interactive graphics, fully searchable profiles of all entries and plus the wealthiest entertainers and young rich"

Axwell

They have a subscription options link and I'm sure the OP could contact them and purchase that specific issue or see if they would provide him with a copy.

billy2012

Butchers!!!

Food story

IT-this is more or less a permanent business, as technology will continue to evolve endlessly. You may think about software solutions or intelligent devices that allow efficient, real time information processing.

Hanley

Health and wellness in general - organic food, coached physical training programs, "real" food suppliers like butchers, fruit and veg deliveries, custom meal prep services.

There's a big gap for a reliable and affordable "full service provider" who can deliver the physical training program, psychological support/coaching and prepared meals/real food supplies to cash rich, time poor people.

...or even "regular" folks who appreciate the value that can be gained from a better quality of life.

Ill do it. I just haven't figured out how yet.

Diairist

Cinemas & pizzas!

rainbowdash

Funeral homes and related industries, hospices, head stone makers, mortuary card suppliers etc. will always have a steady trade.

Loris.N

A lot of people built Audit business in self-employed in Accountancy or Cost savings...
The businesses for the future are Services to people, Technological innovation, well-being business, and of course Luxury ..

sandin

Retail Businesses that provide real value and superb customer service will always do well.

Aim to provide the absolute best service possible and listen to customers and give them a good experience when they shop and they will return.

Remember the internet is still niche retail - peaople WANT to shop, but they also want to enjoy the shopping experience.

We're 5 years in current business - started as 1 + 1 part-timer after previous business closed because of 400k + rent increased from 145k. Now have 42 staff and several stores. We don't sell anything that you cannot buy in many online stores or in 200+ stores around the country, but the customer is king here and we make sure they know that and are treated as such. They in turn will drive by 3/4/5 other stockists and buy from us because of what we offer extra.

Iwernia

sandin wrote: »

the customer is king here and we make sure they know that and are treated as such. They in turn will drive by 3/4/5 other stockists and buy from us because of what we offer extra.

Refreshing to here and gives me hope.
Here in the Northwest the customer care is abysmal & the retailer is king.

hfallada

Artisan food in Ireland is booming. People aren't eating out as much but spending the money on quality Irish food. Like gleneilen? Youghurts. There is dozens of similar companies like it in Ireland that are doing well and exporting a majority of it. Look the Ernst and young entreneupreuner of the year. They're successful irish people.

Sam Kade

Undertakers always plenty work and they charge what they like.