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working the canals
Tuesday,10 July, 2012
3:48 pm
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hi all my name is kevin marks and im in the process of selling my house so i can buy a narrowboat and i intend to cruise the system selling tea, mugs, teapots etc hopefully i can earn some sort of living doing this,im aiming to be on the system about august so ill see you all around

Wednesday,11 July, 2012
7:46 am
Southam, Warwickshire
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Hi Kevin. Welcome to the forum.

What part of the country will you be working in? Have you done any research regarding your new business venture? Is there a demand for the service that you want to offer?

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Thursday,12 July, 2012
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hi yes ive contacted a few marinas and spoken to a few people and the respopnse has been quite encouraging but of course until i actually start trading i wont know,im going to base myself in the midlands and then just travel around setting up where i think woukd be a good site.ive given myself a year to try and establish myself and the quality of Tea.i m going to have a residential mooring so ill always have a base to return to i know its risky but its something i really want to do so for me its worth the risk

Friday,13 July, 2012
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Good luck with your new venture Kevin. As a matter of interest, what type of tea will you be selling. Will it be a type that your customers can't get elsewhere?

Are you thinking about living on a narrowboat? Find out the REAL cost of a life afloat
Friday,13 July, 2012
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hi im going to be selling loose leaf and tea bags and the tea is of premium quality such things as formosa oolong orange blossom ,blackberry,lemon,apple mango,english breakfast,ceylon,russian caravan,lemon verbena,earl grey blue flower,moroccan mint i really am looking forward to starting this venture ,i know i wont get rich but as long as i can earn a living that will do me.i also have a good variety of fine bone china mugs and moroccan lanterns for tea lights.so keep an eye out for the tiffin tea company

regards kevin

Friday,13 July, 2012
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If you're travelling down the Grand Union and pass Calcutt Boats, let me know and I'll have some off you. I like the sound of the Moroccan mint. Very exotic!

Are you thinking about living on a narrowboat? Find out the REAL cost of a life afloat
Monday,16 July, 2012
4:16 pm
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If you intend to trade from the canalside you will need a BW Trading Licence.

 

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Pete

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