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ISBN: 978-1-906866-12-9
The life coaching business is set for an enormous explosion here in the UK. Learn how to become a skilled coach and how to set up and run your own part-time or full-time business in this exciting area. This business model lends itself to being a profitable part-time business as well as bringing emotional rewards.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-13-6
In recent years, making money from being a market trader has become harder but if you know how to obtain and merchandise the right product you can still make handsome profits. Another attractive feature is the fact that you can often set up and run this business part-time alongside your other family or work commitments.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-14-3
As evidenced by the explosive growth in outlets seen on the high street, there is no shortage of people prepared to pay for nail beauty and maintenance treatments. You don't even need a shop to make great profits from this business and you can even start part-time. If you want to create beautiful nails for other people and get paid, this could be a superb start-up business for you!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-22-8
Whilst economists might not say that catering is a totally recession-proof business, people are still getting married, celebrating anniversaries and businesses are still throwing corporate events and other parties (just spending a bit less that's all). So, for those who know how to be creative with food and deliver quality at the right price, the catering world is an open door to lucrative returns.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-18-1
The secret to making money from portrait photography isn't in taking the picture, it's in creative printing, large format printing, multiple orders and framing. You can earn excellent profits from offering this efficient and impressive service to the public. You can choose to operate part-time (perhaps from home and on-line) or take the big step and set up as a full blown concession in your local shopping centre.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-23-5
With hundreds of thousands of clubs, societies and businesses across the UK all wanting printed promotional clothing, the market for this service is vast. Thanks to the 'throw away' nature of clothing nowadays, there is also plenty of repeat business to be found. A very lucrative business indeed! Although you will need a small workshop for equipment, the set-up costs are less than you might think.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-24-2
Fed up with being the one waiting for an interview ? Why not interview others and make a living at the same time. As a smaller player in the market, it should be possible to create a fee structure that, whilst lucrative for you, will be extremely appealing to smaller companies looking for recruitment help without paying the earth.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-20-4
The growth in the humble sandwich and bagel outlet has been phenomenal here in the UK. Why not take a slice of the pie and get into this fast-paced, highly lucrative business? Product, brand and location are all it takes but the secret is what's behind all three. Buy this book to get the answers!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-21-1
Its official! We are now a nation of smoothie drinkers! In 2008 the government department for national statistics added the smoothie drink to the Retail Price Index, simply because so many of these drinks are now making up retail purchases in the food and drink sector. What more is there to say, other than "where there is a trend, there's a profit!"

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-07-5
Hot take away food is big business!
From a shop to a mobile takeaway, the market place is almost inexhaustible. There are many obligations to running this type of business but the profits can be vast.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-25-9
The demand for car and van hire across the UK is vast as are the number of big rental firms involved. But how often have you needed to rent a vehicle to be told by the hire company that they have nothing in stock. How often have you called your 'local' hire firm to find they are eight miles away from you?
Where there's a big gap in the market, there's big profit!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-28-0
Even with the onset of technology giving everyone the means to take high resolution digital pictures with their cameras or even mobile phones, people still want a professional to take the very best pictures, give them special effect treatments and present them in a way no-one else can. There are big responsibilities in this business but big profits too!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-19-8
You don't need to be a millionaire to use the services of a wedding planner.
If you have a creative streak, can communicate effectively and are highly organised, you could enjoy the challenges and profits of setting up your own business offering wedding co-ordination and planning services. Buy this book to find out more!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-27-3
Whilst wedding guests will happily film that special day, not everyone can produce professionally edited videos for DVDs and the web that the happy couple and their family will treasure forever. With a good camera, PC, professional software, a great business image and service offerings, there is plenty of money to be made, whether operating part-time or full-time.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9557395-1-4
Almost everyone has carpets and upholstery in their home - and at some point they will want specialist cleaning from a local, reputable firm. Profits on a typical two hour job are over £80, so you can see how lucrative this specialist business could be. Setting up is also not as expensive as you might think.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9556981-9-4
Anyone can buy a van and offer to move things around for a fee but this book contains a superb operating model and profit model that when combined with a customer service charter, is sure to bring high profits, repeat business and establish you as the local professional of choice!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9557395-0-7
Almost every business has a website. Why not make great profits producing short promotional videos for these businesses and stream them on their site? This more modern approach to livening up a website is a proven business winner. The book reveals many other filming opportunities too, as well as techniques for filming, editing and production.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9557395-4-5
There's big profit in running a floristry business.
With customers ranging from small corporate offices to weddings, gifts and bereavement, the market-place is absolutely huge!
You can even start this business from home on a part-time basis and still make healthy profits!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-29-7
It is reported that the home cleaning market in the UK is worth between 2 and 3 billion pounds.
The trick to establishing a successful home cleaning business lies in standards, branding and operating models where profit is maximised. Buy this book to find out more.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-06-8
Running a restaurant is something many of us have thought about at some time. Whilst you might not climb the dizzy heights of Gordon Ramsay, reportedly worth 60 million pounds, you may well be able to set up, establish and run your own hot food shop where your ability to earn and expand could still mean the sky's the limit!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-09-9
There is a vast market demand for light garden services and with the right approach, branding and marketing plan you have the potential to make superb profits working in the great outdoors. This business can be run part-time or full-time.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-04-4
It is reported that around 11 million people visit a coffee shop in the UK at least once a week! Starting your own coffee shop won't be cheap but then the potential payback from such a business can be enormous. As usual, with any retail business, location, branding and service offering are all important.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-19-8
Weddings, private parties, regattas and proms are just a few of the events where people want the services of a hired chauffeur driven car. If you have customer service skills, love cars and would enjoy the satisfaction of making people feel special, running your own chauffeur and luxury car business could be the perfect business for you.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-02-0
It is reported that there are approximately 9 million pet cats in the UK. If you love animals and you think you could marry your feline appreciation with a commercial enterprise, running your own cattery could be the perfect answer!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-00-6
Setting up and running your own bed and breakfast business can be highly rewarding where healthy profits are often complemented by beautiful town or country locations. In addition, the workload can often be tailored to afford the owners a tremendous work-life balance.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-11-2
With the demand for rental property and available supply booming, starting your own letting agency could be a smart move. In addition to the high profit margins, this business could also provide a deep sense of satisfaction in making a positive difference to people's lives.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-10-5
Many people will be happy to pay for someone to treat and maintain their lawns. Due to the time involved, this business is considered by many to be a separate and more specialist service than general garden maintenance.
As with all specialist domestic services, you can usually charge a premium. Good for your books and your pocket!

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-1-906866-08-2
Imagine how many people could benefit from a local, trustworthy caretaker service. Someone who can look after your pets, maintain your garden and keep your home safe while you are on holiday or away on business. You can fill this gap by providing a house sitting and caretaker service - an ideal part-time or full-time business.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9556981-7-0
With the right tools and professional techniques, you can valet a vehicle back to new inside an hour.
This guide contains a clever operating model and the key insights needed to set up your own localised business model offering professional car valeting services.

Set-up guide contains 80 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9556981-5-6
“I Got Lucky... I Got the Sack!” is a paperback book packed with observations, explanations, anecdotes and facts to help anyone make the exciting move into self-employment. It takes an entirely original approach to the subject of starting up in business, blending thought-provoking viability exercises with light anecdotes about small businesses that have made good, bad and inspired decisions; lessons that can help everyone build their new business right first time.
People with even the simplest desire to go self-employed will find this book a pleasure to read and a highly useful tool.

Set-up guide contains 132 pages

ISBN: 978-0-9557395-5-2
This small book and DVD is crammed with useful guidance on starting out on the journey to setting up your own small business. This pack offers an enjoyable read and would make a superb gift to any budding entrepreneur!

Set-up guide contains 90 pages