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How about a good bakery?

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Originally Posted by steve3860 (Post 1962805)

A friend of mine that retired too young is looking to relocate to the Villages and start some sort of business.

Does anyone have any ideas I can pass by him that would be good here? Something besides the obvious Golf Carts, Golf Clubs. There must be something out there that is missing here that even Amazon can't fill. Think outside the box. Thanks

It should be something he really likes to do. Since we don't have his background, that's hard to answer. Since its about keeping busy, not $, how about starting a club, or helping in a club, joining a club... that will more than keep him busy... 3,000 clubs of all types here. Now if its about $ pocket money... then that's another story... I would go with the Simpler the better... type of job... picking up Meds for someone homebound, or driver to and from doctors apts. We have plenty of pet sitters... but people also need emergency pet sitters to take their pets INTO YOUR HOME on a temp bases. These are for people who are in hospitals , short weekend type vaca, or just for emergencies... because people are moving and need time to relocate... ( could be for a month) these are really needed here... like I said emergency only... you pick and choose... only one fur baby in your home at a time...

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Originally Posted by cswett5234 (Post 1963005)

Two ideas that need a little refining (don't be too judgmental, just trying to assist)....ONE an in-home pet sitter, one who will sit with your pet for a min of 4 hrs a day (fee around $50 per day). This person should be bonded and insured. I see many Villagers who desire to visit family and have to put their pets in "pet daycare", this way, the pet stays at home. They should also be able to administer meds should it be required (thinking of a diabetic cat for example).

TWO....how about a "Daily Helper" type of job. This person could be hired for $100 a day and perform a host of tasks, such as assist in cleaning out closets/garages, rearrange furniture, assist with packing/unpacking if you are moving or have just arrived, assist with hanging curtains, laundry, or (if possible) help with technology (IPads, Kindles, PC, macbooks, TV remotes, etc...), perhaps even drive a person to/from the store, choices are almost endless! I know, you're saying isn't that friends are for? Well, if you just moved to TV and don't know anyone yet, this could be helpful.

Broke my heart when someone created a post a few weeks ago, they just moved to TV and needed help unpacking and setting up her home, she was recently widowed and had no family....so sad, with I were there to assist! Okay, interesting to see what others suggest.

Clint, Freeport, Maine

Great ideas♥️

Hi....I was wondering if you were looking for a brick & mortar or an Online business? Let me know and I will give you some ideas.

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1962807)

I cannot think of anything that isn't an unrealistic goal. I think your friend should try to find a job rather than start a business.

With the lousy wages paid here ? Please they’re better off being a contractor here but being honest,fair and reliable.That would be refreshing

Any type of service business. There is always a shortage of lawncutters, landscape maintenance people, window washers, house cleaners, personal support care, shoppers, etc.

Good quality lawn care. Not just mowing or not mowing at all but someone to care for lawns properly and pro active. If you wanted to go bigger, big demand for walk behind mowing, bagging, and dethatching. Irrigation service as well

New job opportunity

Dog or pet transporter. Or meals to your door

There is a huge shortage of all home improvement services. Everyone books months out. Handyman services, landscaping, concrete, driveway painting, masonry, painting, etc.

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Originally Posted by Annie66 (Post 1963231)

Originally, we are from Western NY. In that area, plus one in Tempe AZ, they commercially cook hot dogs, sausages and hamburgers over real charcoal. I really miss that style of eating out. It was always a treat to have a Ted's hot dog! I'm confident that if that someone began a business such as this, it could become a beloved tradition.

You could cook out in your own backyard

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Originally Posted by Phof1 (Post 1963420)

...meals to your door

You mean like door dash, uber eats etc.

Trim bushes and yard work.

We can hire people to mow our yard, but they do not trim bushes. It would be nice to hire someone to trim bushes and plants.

A good bakery with real doughnuts.

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Originally Posted by amsajeti (Post 1963433)

a strip joint

But all the employees have to be 55+ 😂😂😂