Do you want to work for yourself, using a tried and tested business formula, with the support and back up of a head office? Not everyone has an original idea for a business, and there can be many advantages to buying into an idea that someone else has developed. If you have a few thousand pounds to get your business going, a franchise may be the option for you. Here are some pointers on franchises as business ideas for mums:
Getting started
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Your Business Opportunity    
Company Name:  Baby & Children’s Market Ltd.
Description of the business that someone could buy into:
We are offering mums and dads the opportunity to set up their own Baby and Children’s Markets in their own towns and surrounding areas.
These markets are proving very popular everywhere that we have set up as they offer parents both a means to sell their out grown baby and children’s products and also for new parents to literally save thousands of pounds by being able to purchase high quality pre-loved items for their …

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 …

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Many people aspire to run their own business and claim a new level of independence franchising could present the ideal solution for those who are keen to set up on their own but want the added security of a proven operating model and the support of those who are already been successful in the business. Whether you are …

So you want to start a business but you haven‘t got an idea of what to do? Or, you’ve got the energy but don‘t like the thought of coming up with an idea which might fail, then what do you do? One answer is to consider the world of direct selling or franchises. These are businesses that are stable enough to provide an income; the rub being that you need to find some start up capital to fund initial outlays.

Your Business Opportunity
Company Name: Theatrebugs

Company Name: Veterinary Thermal Imaging Ltd
Description of the business that someone could buy into: The UK’s first thermal imaging service for all animal species. A mobile service that can be offered in the veterinary surgery, or the animal’s home using a specialised, camcorder-sized camera to pinpoint the seats of medical problems, often up to three weeks before the animal exhibits any clinical signs. It’s an emerging technology in the veterinary field, which has been very well received.

Company Name: Utility Warehouse
Description of the business that someone could buy into: Selling/advising individuals and businesses on energy (gas/electric) telephone/broadband, mobile phones and mobile broadband.  Which! Magazine endorsed package.  This produces a lifetime income that can grow and grow.

What’s On 4 Me – the speed of development is unbelievable!
The What’s On 4 Me business started in June 2010 – the 4th site in the What’s On 4 range.  Master franchiser for the UK Marilyn Bradshaw explains about how she has grown the site fast in a short space of time, “ We have 200+ visitors per day and around 6,000 page views per week, and increasing everyday. We have 300~+ listings on the site, representing 70 to 80 advertisers.  We have affiliated with around 30 organisations, including all …

Your name and age
Lynne Mendelsohn – 58.

What did you do before coming up with your business idea?
I am a qualified, accredited counsellor and have had a successful private practice for the past 13 years.