ts ugly head. Either a man or woman can start many home businesses. It is all an attitude of mind and capabilities and initially you may have to overcome some initial prejudice on the part of prospective clients. As soon as they realise how capable you are and what a good job you do, all such thoughts vanish. Remember this is the age of equal opportunities and do not let any such prejudice deter you. Press on regardless.

Bear in mind that some people prefer employing a female to a male, sometimes for security reasons. The reverse also applies because of the strength factor.

5. Combining all the above points, your area, your capabilities and the time available it is now up to you to decide which way you will go. First of all some questions need to be answered. Are you starting this venture on your own? Like everything else there are pros and cons. If you are on your own you make your own decisions, work to your own speed and the money you earn is all yours.

If you decide to take on a ‘friend’ as a partner you will double th

Would you like to start a business, run it from home that can gradually be enlarged to suit you and the time you have available?

These tips should start you thinking in the right direction.

1. You, initially, are the first ‘employee’ of this business. Therefore you will need to assess your own capabilities. What are your strong points? Whatever business you choose you will need to have the ability to communicate with people to a lesser or greater degree. In some future business this could be quite a feature, therefore if you cannot express yourself well in front of a crowd of other people and communicate easily, it is a case of back to the drawing board.

Don’t worry, if you do not have this communication ability then a business where you are working on a one-to-one basis with your client is the better course. Both these different types of business are featured in our book.

In either case, you will also need some organisational skills. Again, nothing to worry about here. First of all you will need to keep an accurate diary of all your commitments – this is essential. You must establish a reputation for reliability. Always be punctual and well presented. Some people will consider it unnecessary to mention points like this, but it is surprising how many people do not bother with every day essentials.

Remember, on your first encounter with a potential client you have about 5 seconds to convey all that you represent. Make sure it is a good impression – you will not get a second chance. Be business-like, firm, fair and friendly, smile and most of all be articulate. A future client is unlikely to be impressed when confronted by a tongue tied, gibbering idiot. So maybe a little rehearsal of your opening ‘script’ would be helpful. Once you have done one, the next gets easier every time until it becomes a habit, and you find you are enjoying yourself.

Right from the very beginning, keep an accurate account of all your expenses. This can be done in a small notebook on just two pages – left hand side money received and right hand side page – money paid out.

When you really start making money you never know when the Tax Man will decide to call. You will then need all the expenses you can list to help lessen your tax burden.

2. Your next most important task is to assess your location. You must first of all determine the needs of your particular area. It is not a lot of good starting a business as a fashion consultant if you live in a strictly rural area. First of all, you would need a web site to give a wider client reach than you have in a country location. This can and has been done – a farmer’s wife started selling brassieres via the Internet - but this type of venture would need a lot more capital than the ?50 that is the aim of this report. The initial cost of a professional web site is around ?600 plus maintenance costs.

Any venture that needs to carry a lot of stock needs capital behind it. It can turn turtle and leave you with masses of unsaleable goods. These ventures are not included in this Report or our e-book. The book ‘The Ultimate Business Manual’ concentrates on low-risk start-ups costing from ?20 each up to ?50 and has an exceedingly good chance of succeeding. All they need is determination and dedication on your part.

3. Therefore assessing the realistic needs of your area is your next task.

If you live in an urban location with a dense population your task is much easier, as there are many more ideas from which you can choose.

A rural location will give different ideas, but just because you live in the country this does not mean that you should think in a negative manner. Think positive – there is usually a solution and a business to suit and our book bears this in mind. The book is no American-style hype, it is based on sold, sound down-to-earth facts that will assist you.

4. What time do you have? This is another very important feature that is likely to govern your choice. Do you have pre-school or children already at school? Our Report suggests specific businesses that work around school-age children.

Are you male or female? This is another occasion where sex can rear its ugly head. Either a man or woman can start many home businesses. It is all an attitude of mind and capabilities and initially you may have to overcome some initial prejudice on the part of prospective clients. As soon as they realise how capable you are and what a good job you do, all such thoughts vanish. Remember this is the age of equal opportunities and do not let any such prejudice deter you. Press on regardless.

Bear in mind that some people prefer employing a female to a male, sometimes for security reasons. The reverse also applies because of the strength factor.

5. Combining all the above points, your area, your capabilities and the time available it is now up to you to decide which way you will go. First of all some questions need to be answered. Are you starting this venture on your own? Like everything else there are pros and cons. If you are on your own you make your own decisions, work to your own speed and the money you earn is all yours.

If you decide to take on a ‘friend’ as a partner you will double the

ry of all your commitments – this is essential. You must establish a reputation for reliability. Always be punctual and well presented. Some people will consider it unnecessary to mention points like this, but it is surprising how many people do not bother with every day essentials.

Remember, on your first encounter with a potential client you have about 5 seconds to convey all that you represent. Make sure it is a good impression – you will not get a second chance. Be business-like, firm, fair and friendly, smile and most of all be articulate. A future client is unlikely to be impressed when confronted by a tongue tied, gibbering idiot. So maybe a little rehearsal of your opening ‘script’ would be helpful. Once you have done one, the next gets easier every time until it becomes a habit, and you find you are enjoying yourself.

Right from the very beginning, keep an accurate account of all your expenses. This can be done in a small notebook on just two pages – left hand side money received and right hand side page – money paid out.

When you really start making money you never know when the Tax Man will decide to call. You will then need all the expenses you can list to help lessen your tax burden.

2. Your next most important task is to assess your location. You must first of all determine the needs of your particular area. It is not a lot of good starting a business as a fashion consultant if you live in a strictly rural area. First of all, you would need a web site to give a wider client reach than you have in a country location. This can and has been done – a farmer’s wife started selling brassieres via the Internet - but this type of venture would need a lot more capital than the ?50 that is the aim of this report. The initial cost of a professional web site is around ?600 plus maintenance costs.

Any venture that needs to carry a lot of stock needs capital behind it. It can turn turtle and leave you with masses of unsaleable goods. These ventures are not included in this Report or our e-book. The book ‘The Ultimate Business Manual’ concentrates on low-risk start-ups costing from ?20 each up to ?50 and has an exceedingly good chance of succeeding. All they need is determination and dedication on your part.

3. Therefore assessing the realistic needs of your area is your next task.

If you live in an urban location with a dense population your task is much easier, as there are many more ideas from which you can choose.

A rural location will give different ideas, but just because you live in the country this does not mean that you should think in a negative manner. Think positive – there is usually a solution and a business to suit and our book bears this in mind. The book is no American-style hype, it is based on sold, sound down-to-earth facts that will assist you.

4. What time do you have? This is another very important feature that is likely to govern your choice. Do you have pre-school or children already at school? Our Report suggests specific businesses that work around school-age children.

Are you male or female? This is another occasion where sex can rear its ugly head. Either a man or woman can start many home businesses. It is all an attitude of mind and capabilities and initially you may have to overcome some initial prejudice on the part of prospective clients. As soon as they realise how capable you are and what a good job you do, all such thoughts vanish. Remember this is the age of equal opportunities and do not let any such prejudice deter you. Press on regardless.

Bear in mind that some people prefer employing a female to a male, sometimes for security reasons. The reverse also applies because of the strength factor.

5. Combining all the above points, your area, your capabilities and the time available it is now up to you to decide which way you will go. First of all some questions need to be answered. Are you starting this venture on your own? Like everything else there are pros and cons. If you are on your own you make your own decisions, work to your own speed and the money you earn is all yours.

If you decide to take on a ‘friend’ as a partner you will double th

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When you really start making money you never know when the Tax Man will decide to call. You will then need all the expenses you can list to help lessen your tax burden.

2. Your next most important task is to assess your location. You must first of all determine the needs of your particular area. It is not a lot of good starting a business as a fashion consultant if you live in a strictly rural area. First of all, you would need a web site to give a wider client reach than you have in a country location. This can and has been done – a farmer’s wife started selling brassieres via the Internet - but this type of venture would need a lot more capital than the ?50 that is the aim of this report. The initial cost of a professional web site is around ?600 plus maintenance costs.

Any venture that needs to carry a lot of stock needs capital behind it. It can turn turtle and leave you with masses of unsaleable goods. These ventures are not included in this Report or our e-book. The book ‘The Ultimate Business Manual’ concentrates on low-risk start-ups costing from ?20 each up to ?50 and has an exceedingly good chance of succeeding. All they need is determination and dedication on your part.

3. Therefore assessing the realistic needs of your area is your next task.

If you live in an urban location with a dense population your task is much easier, as there are many more ideas from which you can choose.

A rural location will give different ideas, but just because you live in the country this does not mean that you should think in a negative manner. Think positive – there is usually a solution and a business to suit and our book bears this in mind. The book is no American-style hype, it is based on sold, sound down-to-earth facts that will assist you.

4. What time do you have? This is another very important feature that is likely to govern your choice. Do you have pre-school or children already at school? Our Report suggests specific businesses that work around school-age children.

Are you male or female? This is another occasion where sex can rear its ugly head. Either a man or woman can start many home businesses. It is all an attitude of mind and capabilities and initially you may have to overcome some initial prejudice on the part of prospective clients. As soon as they realise how capable you are and what a good job you do, all such thoughts vanish. Remember this is the age of equal opportunities and do not let any such prejudice deter you. Press on regardless.

Bear in mind that some people prefer employing a female to a male, sometimes for security reasons. The reverse also applies because of the strength factor.

5. Combining all the above points, your area, your capabilities and the time available it is now up to you to decide which way you will go. First of all some questions need to be answered. Are you starting this venture on your own? Like everything else there are pros and cons. If you are on your own you make your own decisions, work to your own speed and the money you earn is all yours.

If you decide to take on a ‘friend’ as a partner you will double th

-risk start-ups costing from ?20 each up to ?50 and has an exceedingly good chance of succeeding. All they need is determination and dedication on your part.

3. Therefore assessing the realistic needs of your area is your next task.

If you live in an urban location with a dense population your task is much easier, as there are many more ideas from which you can choose.

A rural location will give different ideas, but just because you live in the country this does not mean that you should think in a negative manner. Think positive – there is usually a solution and a business to suit and our book bears this in mind. The book is no American-style hype, it is based on sold, sound down-to-earth facts that will assist you.

4. What time do you have? This is another very important feature that is likely to govern your choice. Do you have pre-school or children already at school? Our Report suggests specific businesses that work around school-age children.

Are you male or female? This is another occasion where sex can rear its ugly head. Either a man or woman can start many home businesses. It is all an attitude of mind and capabilities and initially you may have to overcome some initial prejudice on the part of prospective clients. As soon as they realise how capable you are and what a good job you do, all such thoughts vanish. Remember this is the age of equal opportunities and do not let any such prejudice deter you. Press on regardless.

Bear in mind that some people prefer employing a female to a male, sometimes for security reasons. The reverse also applies because of the strength factor.

5. Combining all the above points, your area, your capabilities and the time available it is now up to you to decide which way you will go. First of all some questions need to be answered. Are you starting this venture on your own? Like everything else there are pros and cons. If you are on your own you make your own decisions, work to your own speed and the money you earn is all yours.

If you decide to take on a ‘friend’ as a partner you will double th

ts ugly head. Either a man or woman can start many home businesses. It is all an attitude of mind and capabilities and initially you may have to overcome some initial prejudice on the part of prospective clients. As soon as they realise how capable you are and what a good job you do, all such thoughts vanish. Remember this is the age of equal opportunities and do not let any such prejudice deter you. Press on regardless.

Bear in mind that some people prefer employing a female to a male, sometimes for security reasons. The reverse also applies because of the strength factor.

5. Combining all the above points, your area, your capabilities and the time available it is now up to you to decide which way you will go. First of all some questions need to be answered. Are you starting this venture on your own? Like everything else there are pros and cons. If you are on your own you make your own decisions, work to your own speed and the money you earn is all yours.

If you decide to take on a ‘friend’ as a partner you will double the amount of capital you have available for your initial start-up, which could be a plus point, but you will have to halve the amount of money you earn from the enterprise. All too many friends related businesses have turned sour with devastating arguments and results. Some have even been shown on TV because of the disastrous results. Therefore, if you do decide to take a friend on board it is best to get a simple legal agreement drawn up – just in case. This will add to your expenses and is not calculated in the initial figure of ?50 for any of the start-up business we have in mind.

What sort of business is the crunch question? Again, take the points raised in No. 5. Your area, your capabilities and your time. There are several usual businesses such as mobile hairdressers, chiropodists, personal trainers etc. that do not depend upon location and are already very well known.

In our book ‘The Ultimate Business Manual’ we explore and explain how to set up these forty home based businesses that are quite literally kitchen-table planned.

One venture is even a business that a responsible child could undertake – provided there is a responsible adult hovering in the background giving encouragement and occasionally guidance.

6. You will need to consider whether you are happy working for a boss, whether you would like to be able to plan your own day possibly scheduled around a family. Some of the businesses can be started on a part-time basis and allowed to grow to suit yourself. All can be started up for ?50 and in many cases much less.

You probably have the skills to cope with several of the ventures listed, and in many cases it is just a case of being shown how to start up.

All you need to do now is sit down, think hard, assess your situation, be confident enough in yourself to take the plunge. Sometimes life does need a kick-start. Why delay?