Most people take a fairly narrow view of franchises. Fast food restaurants are perhaps the most popular type of franchise available, for those that can afford the expensive fees and tiring workload. But there are many different types of franchise available. Even if you don’t think a franchise is for you, take a look at just four of the existing opportunities that we've found.  Our criteria has been to find ...

It would be lovely to think that everything happened in an easy order. You get a fantastic idea for starting a business, one of those things that will stand out and bring you consistent revenue for years to come, and then you put it into practice. But too many would-be entrepreneurs never take the leap into running a business because they don’t feel they have a strong enough business idea. If only you could ...

If you are one of the  growing number of people who want ideas to set up a up a home business quickly then these practical home business ideas are for you. You are not likely to earn a fortune but you can earn some extra money quickly, grow a local business and perhaps follow your passion. 1. Personal Support Services For The Elderly Over 2 million people over 75 live alone; 1.5 million of these are women a ...

Every month 40,000 people type into Google’s search engine “how to be a life coach”.  Ali Stewart is a successful life and business coach, with over 15 years' experience in people and organisation development. Her passion is to use the dynamic personality-based Insights Discovery® model to take clients to a new level of learning and achievement. She is a national award winner with Insights for outstanding k ...

Many of us want to set up a flexible business from home but sometimes it is difficulty to know what sort of business to set up. That’s why I’m going to share the story of Kate and Lee Johnson.  I first heard about Kate and Lee from Kate’s mother Jo who teaches my son the saxophone. Kate and Lee moved in with Kate’s parents when they tried to develop their business.  I became intrigued by the Smiley Booth lo ...

Long before the internet, retail was well established as one of the most competitive industries to enter. The internet has given new entrepreneurs the ability to launch their business with more ease, but it can still be difficult to find a foothold. Even though there are tens of thousands of retail websites online, a few major brands continue to dominate, much like traditional high street retail. By some di ...

There are a number of reasons the online marketplace has become a highly popular way for businesses of every size to recruit freelancers for specific projects. It is obviously a lot cheaper for businesses to recruit online as recruitment costs are small when compared to traditional methods of recruitment, and there are fewer legal obligations as well. It is also easier for business to recruit online, as the ...

YouTube has made video publishing a great way to earn money and also to promote your business or service globally. It has gained significant popularity as high-quality video recording becomes less expensive. All you need these days is a decent stand-alone camera or one good smart phone and you can create some footage to rival big budget videos. It’s all about creativity and a good angle on forging a respons ...

Publishing Reinvented The process for self-publishing has finally become a cost-effective exercise where the reliance on traditional publishers is no longer the norm. With print on demand and e-publishing now readily available, writing a book is anyone’s game, but as with most things there are rules to winning. Contrary to popular prediction, the internet has not damaged the volume of book sales or diminish ...

The reality of becoming a full-time writer in any capacity is that you need an endless reservoir of self-motivation, absolute confidence in your skill with words, and the drive to work hard and grow your business over time. Still reading? Then let’s take a look at the world of freelance writing, from getting your first job to how much income you can expect to earn. The Difference Between Copywriting And Con ...