We听gave听YOU the chance to quiz Walford's business guru, Kim Fox, star of reality documentary series, Kim's Palace: The B&B听(available to听watch here now).
Kim very kindly took time out from her hectic schedule to answer a selection of your questions.
ANGELA LOWTHER: I have an idea on how to stop kids getting out of their car seats, how do I go about actually doing it?
KIM: My advice is "Don't have them!" (kids, that is). But if you do have kids, a good way to stop them getting out of the car seat is to leave them at home (the kids that is, not the car seat!).
Best advice I can give is to photocopy all your drawings, scribbles, cost details, anything听 and everything that was used in the creation of your product and post the copy to yourself听 but do not open it. This is a form of copyright should someone try to steal your idea
Another suggestion is that if you have the time and you don't desperately need to go to the shops, you should walk to your destination. Let the kid feel every pebble in the concrete as they take that long walk. Then give them some shopping to carry home. After that trip I guarantee that they will not want to get out of their car seat (that's what Denise did to Chelsea, it worked!). Good luck.
RACHEL LOYN: Would a spray tan business get me rich?
KIM: Rachel, it all depends on location, clientele and if you yourself would do it or have it done to you.听If you have it done yourself, you could be the walking advertisement for your company.
When you look good, people always want to know your secret. For me: "I look this good because I have a great night's sleep every night at KIM'S PALACE". For you: "I look this good because I spray myself!" BTW I'm working on my own brand of tanning lotion. It might be called KIM'COLURE with a French accent. It a hazelnut chocolate brownie color - look out for it!
Other things to consider are - what are the benefits of where you would like to set up? Who do you envision to be your customers - your target market? Will you love doing the spray tans day in, day out, or will you get someone else to do it? I know that's a lot to think about but, in short, will it get you rich?
Good luck Rachel!
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