Long story short, I have access to a decent amount of capital (20k) and I desire to invest it in the adult entertainment, marijuana, or bar industry. I'm a business major and know the risks and the rewards so I don't really need a lecture from armchair lawyers or "veterans of the industry" with old or outdated views or ideas. Twenty thousand is a drop in a bucket to begin but paired with another investor or two with decent amounts of assets or capital can greatly move things along. How many of you fit this description, and are willing to just talk about the possibility of a future partnership in such an endeavor? For the sake of simplicity, let's keep it on the subject of adult entertainment due to the nature of the website we are on. There is a market opportunity to start a new Adult Cabaret in AZ and I wish to weigh my options on pursuing it.
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Well being in Business for over 20 years (not adult). First thing you need to think about is all the BS paperwork...ie: permits, licenses, zoning, insurances, rental leases, etc. What I am getting at is start up costs could kill you before you even open the door. Also take a look at the permits... are they temporary (one year probation period) or are they open ended? Because some areas of the country give you a 1 year period...and they can revoke or "non renew" your license. Now this is stuff they don't tell you in text books. Trust me. Because one short cut in these area's.... you can get shut down or "non-renewed".
Now onto the rental leases.... sometimes there are clauses saying what businesses can be run and also covenances or by laws. Make sure you read fine print or get a lawyer to advise u.
I know u might call me an arm chair guy. But trust me these are the places where most businesses go wrong. They don't think of the paper work BS. They don't think of these costs. But you need these all taken care of before you drop a dime into the actual part of making $$$.
So just a friendly heads up.
Also what % of return you looking to make or how long of an investment... short term or long term?