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View Full Version : What Positive things does a Uni bring to a city? Lickable 02-02-2005, 12:12 Other than clubs, pubs and parties, what does a University bring to a city? How can people make money in such a situation. Has anyone here actually launched a Uni inspired business or franchise? Did it work? Am i sounding like kilroy? steev 02-02-2005, 12:15 Well, theres the 37000 odd addition to the Sheffield population during term time... Any shop in the City Centre of any University city would miss them if they went. beckyaa 02-02-2005, 12:19 I think one of the most important things it brings is diversity - there are students here from all over the world. Strix 02-02-2005, 12:23 Since Totley site closed, I notice the post office and one of the pubs closed (now re-opened). Chord 02-02-2005, 13:12 It bring a positively growing bank balance to the Landlord's and Property Developers! Janey. JonJParr 02-02-2005, 14:06 Originally posted by Lickable Other than clubs, pubs and parties, what does a University bring to a city? How can people make money in such a situation. Has anyone here actually launched a Uni inspired business or franchise? Did it work? Am i sounding like kilroy? University students are Sheffield's bread and butter! Strix 02-02-2005, 14:09 The gigs fall a bit flat during the summer with no students to appreciate the new talent. (that sounds wrong, but it's true) Cyclone 02-02-2005, 14:17 businesses are started by people at the university, I had an interview for a development role with a startup company at the university. igm1 02-02-2005, 17:13 Fit 18-21 year old birds :D Strix 02-02-2005, 18:02 Originally posted by IanMitchell Fit 18-21 year old birds :D Don't be so childish :D fnkysknky 02-02-2005, 18:30 What's childish about being attracted to young women??? Lol coopster1974 02-02-2005, 20:59 We would have had no newbies to throw eggs at from my car. Obviously this was a few years ago - unless anyone fancies it Friday night? Great fun!! igm1 02-02-2005, 22:25 Originally posted by fnkysknky What's childish about being attracted to young women??? Lol Young?!?! lol 18-21 is older than me :hihi: (only by four months) Rich 03-02-2005, 11:01 Students rule. People who complain about students need to shut up and get a grip IMO. BrainThrust 03-02-2005, 11:05 Originally posted by Rich People who complain about students need to shut up and get a grip IMO. If only all people could be as tolerant and understanding as Rich Wilf Lickable 03-02-2005, 11:14 This is obviously going nowhere :) The reason why i asked was... My home city is opening its own university, which it currently doesnt have. I was thinking of starting my own business, which would be student related within the area. I just need some ideas of which route to take before starting a business plan. Strix 03-02-2005, 11:41 Ah, that's different! Students study, drink, eat, sleep and wear clothes (not necessarily in that order!). Most these days also drive cars (as cheaply as possible!). How about a licenced cafe with wireless broadband (for a daily subscription rather than the usual hourly thing?) That means you don't have the outlay of the computers like in an internet cafe. coopster1974 03-02-2005, 12:10 How about a drycleaners to clean the egg stains off Snook 03-02-2005, 12:21 It brings lots of single young people... how about a student dating agency? Draggletail 03-02-2005, 16:08 Originally posted by Lickable This is obviously going nowhere :) The reason why i asked was... I was thinking of starting my own business, which would be student related within the area. I just need some ideas of which route to take before starting a business plan. Open a take away/Pizza shop. Make sure you stay open well into the early hours though! Double it up with cheap late breakfasts on a weekend. If you take this advice you will never sleep:hihi: |