Start a juice and smoothie bar

Office workers, students, gym-goers, shoppers and health-conscious locals passing by.

Price per cup, with extras such as boosts and add-ins, plus meal deals or loyalty offers. Fruit and vegetable costs, rent and wages need to fit within your prices.

• Food hygiene and safe preparation
• Customer service
• Stock ordering and cost control
• Keeping a shop clean and organised

• Register as a food business with your local council, usually at least 28 days before opening (check with your council)
• Food hygiene and allergen rules apply, and you need a food safety plan based on HACCP principles
• Check the lease, business rates and whether the unit has permitted use for food sales
• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance once you hire staff
• Fresh produce spoils quickly, so waste can eat into profit
• Sales are often seasonal and weather dependent, so plan for quieter months

Startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the premises, fit-out, equipment and opening stock. These are estimates, so get quotes for rent, juicers, fridges and signage before you commit.

Check that you register as a food business with your council, usually at least 28 days before opening. Also check food hygiene and allergen rules, the need for a HACCP-based food safety plan, lease terms, business rates and permitted use.

Monthly revenue is typically around £5,000 to £20,000, depending on location and footfall. That is revenue, not profit, and waste from fresh produce and quieter seasonal months can affect results. Expect at least 40 hours a week.