Once you have decided to start a business, you need to assess which type of business will work best for you. A business idea that seems great on paper is fine … but you can’t tell if you have a really strong proposition until you have done some research.  Make sure you run through this quick checklist and then explore any issues it raises in more depth:

What’s your niche? Is your idea for a business unique and different to others in your area? You can do better if you pick something …

Exciting and innovative direct selling business Mama to Me today opens its doors to parents across the UK by offering an opportunity for area managers to sell parent inspired products directly to the mums and dads who will use them.
The brainchild of Mums, Kerri Lister from Surrey and Amanda Waring from Nottingham, who both have products in the nursery industry, forged their business relationship initially via Twitter and have become firm friends in the process, after meeting up at the 2010 MumpreneurUK  conference.
‘We have both experienced the highs and lows …

Coming up with a great business idea can be harder than you think: you’ll know this if you have tried! We’ve got a great course to help you discover business ideas and learn the skills to assess which one will work for you. Save yourself time and effort pursuing the wrong business ideas: take the fast track to success instead.
Do you think “I’d love to run a business?”
Do you see other people running a business and think “I’d like to be in control of my earnings and working hours?”
Do you …

Are you looking for a flexible business idea? If you have a hobby you love, why not make it earn its keep and contribute to the family income too. This is not a way to get rich quick but plenty of women, and a few men, find that they can boost the family budget while doing something they enjoy.
 
Getting started
First, get feedback from people about your potential product. Find out how often they might buy it, and how much they would pay. Ask as many people as possible and write down …

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Become a independent organiser for Usborne books at home,build your own flexible home based business selling award winning childrens books,sell books through at home book parties,stalls at events eg fetes,fairs,fundays etc,sell to schools,nurseries,pre-schools,playgroups,mums and tots groups/other community groups,sell to friends/family/neighbours.

U.S. based Stella & Dot Jewelry is seeking stylists in the UK who want to make fabulous money.  Stella & Dot has been featured in Marie Claire, InStyle, People Style Watch, Women’s Wear Daily and the Wall Street Journal and INC. magazines.  The jewelry is sold through in-home trunk shows as well as through personal e-commerce sites.  Be one of the first in the UK to get in on this ground floor direct sales opportunity.  For only 198GBP you can get your starter kit!  It includes 300 GBP in free jewelry plus enough business supplies …

“Every mum who ever dreamt of setting up her own business needs this book! Enter your very own Fairy God Mother in the shape of Mumpreneur and PR guru, Antonia Chitty. Antonia expertly holds your hand and leads you through the adventure of creating your new business. From writing your business plan, managing your finances to making the most of the web and planning childcare, Antonia is there every step of the way. I especially liked the useful exercises and worksheets ~ instead …

Company Name:
The Band Project
Description of the business that someone could buy into:
The Band Project is an exciting and unique Band and Live Performance based music program designed to inspire children aged 8 – 16 about playing and performing music. Through The Band Project Juniors for 8 – 10 year olds students get a chance to experience different musical instruments, different styles of music, musical games and a basic introduction to playing in a group. For the older students, 11 – 16, The Band Project is a chance to play music …