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sir, what is the best place to start a restaurant? what is the initial investment i will have to make? what about manpower requirement? we have a land of 2 acres

Ans: Best place to start a restaurant is where the footfall of your customers is very high. There are various choices u have - a veg vs non-veg, multi-cuisine, oriental or quick service restaurant. Investment also can range from a small size of a thousands to crores for a high-end restaurant. I will suggest you to meet 5 real restaurant owners to know more practical issues. Manpower will also depend on the type of restaurant - chefs, waiters, billing manager, sales/mktg/business development person, procurement head etc. This is after starting. Before starting, u may need architect, designers, contractors, legal consultants etc.
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Hello sir. I want to start a bakery business at some location. I don't know how to evalutae the location and maket research for that particular business. What should i do sir.
Ans: Hey! For Starting a bakery business is an exciting venture, and evaluating the location and conducting market research are crucial steps to ensure its success. I suggest here what you can do to evaluate the locality and market cap,

Location Evaluation:-

Identify locations with potential: Look for near by areas with high footfall of traffic, proximity to residential areas, offices, schools, and shopping marts etc. Also, consider the accessibility of the location and parking availability.

Analyze demographics: Understand the demographics of the area, including population density, income levels, age groups, and consumer preferences. This will help you determine your target audience.

Assess competition: Research existing bakeries and food establishments in the certain areas. And evaluate their offers, prices of product, and customer base to identify gaps in the market that your bakery can fill.

Ensure that the location complies with zoning regulations and permits required for operating a bakery business. Check for any restrictions on signage, outdoor seating, or operating hours.

Market Research:-

To make your bakery business successful, you need to conduct surveys or interviews with residents in the area to understand their preferences regarding bakery products, pricing, and service expectations. Research current trends in the bakery industry such as demand for specialty baked goods, health-conscious options, or artisanal products. Identify opportunities to differentiate your bakery from competitors. Determine competitive pricing for your products based on the cost of ingredients, overhead expenses, and desired profit margin. Consider offering promotions or discounts to attract customers.

Develop a marketing plan to promote your bakery and products. This includes strategies for social media, local advertising, and community engagement. Create a unique brand identity that resonates with your target audience.

Prepare a financial plan outlining the startup costs, operating expenses, and projected revenue for your bakery business. Consider seeking advice from a financial advisor or accountant to ensure accuracy.

In conclusion, it is important to carefully assess the location and market to gain useful perspectives for making insightful decisions and ensuring that your bakery business thrives. If necessary, do not hesitate to seek help from industry professionals, consultants, or local trade organizations for further guidance and support. I wish you all the best of luck with your bakery endeavor!

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Hello finance guru, I am 45 years old , with 2 kids. I live in a Tier-1 city with ~49 Crores of networth. This includes ~12 crores of investment in real estate (land and a flat at a prime location), ~34 crores in equity, ~1 Cr in Crypto and ~2 Cr in cash. I work in a pharmaceutical firm in an executive role and planning to retire in the next 1 year. My knowledge on finances is average and would like to seek your advise. I would like to generate ~2.5 lakhs per month for expenses from my savings and would like to double my networth in the next 7 years. Could you provide me help on the directions I can take to make this working?
Ans: Hello;

Deducting the real estate and crypto investments from your networth, we have 36 Cr.

You may invest 4 Cr each in 2 equity savings type mutual funds and 2 conservative hybrid debt oriented mutual funds.

If you do a 3% SWP from each of these funds you may expect a monthly payout of around 2.8 L (post-tax).

These funds generally yield 8-9% returns so they will continue to provide inflation adjusted income to you.(6% inflation rate considered)

Balance remains around 20 Cr, while 2 Cr may be retained as liquid fund for contingency requirement, the balance 18 Cr you may invest in combination of mutual funds, PMSs and AIFs.

As you enter retirement phase your focus should shift from "maximising returns" to "decent returns with moderate risk" since return of capital is more important than return on capital.

Happy Investing;
X: @mars_invest

*Investments in mutual funds are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme related documents carefully before investing.

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Dear Sir, I am 53 yrs. I want to retire @60 with a INR 2.00 Cr Corps. Currently I have following SIP Total SIP 30000/- PM Axis Bluechip Fund - Regular Plan - Growth HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund - Growth Plan Aditya Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund - Growth Option Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Advantage Fund - Regular Growth Sundaram Mid Cap Fund Regular Plan - Growth Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund -Regular Plan-Growth Franklin India Focused Equity Fund - Growth Plan Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund-Growth HDFC Top 100 Fund - Growth Option HDFC Multi Cap Fund - Growth Option I have MF Investment @ 26.00 Lakh Current Value is @ 52.00 Lakh. I have Savings of Rs. 10.00 Lakh, PPF Rs. 5.00 Lakh, Share investment Current Market Value around Rs. 20.00 Lakhs. I don't have any Loan. Insurance INR 1.50 Cr. up age of 70. Per month earning around Rs. 1.25 Lakh. I have a Investment in real estate which can give my INR 40.00 Lakh at current Market Price & Gold Investment of INR 20.00 Lakh which I think sufficient for my daughter Marriage. Current Monthly Expense INR 40-50 K. I am in a new tax regime, so discontinue my ELSS saving and PPF Saving. Suggest how i can increase my Corpus for retirement.
Ans: Hello;

You may top-up your monthly sip by 10% every year for 7 years. This will grow into a sum of around 0.51 Cr.

The MF corpus and direct equity holdings worth 0.72 Cr today will grow into a corpus of 1.59 Cr after 7 years.

Therefore you may achieve your intended corpus of 1.59+ 0.51=2.1 Cr, 7 years from now. A modest return of 12% is assumed from MF and direct equity holdings.

2-3 years before 60 you should start moving your gains from equity funds to liquid or ultra short duration debt funds to protect it against market volatility.

Also good health care insurance for yourself and your spouse.

RE property you may sell at a later date to boost your retirement income.

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