What businesses can you start up and run from home (added bonus is that I have potential "premises"/space) -ideas please

[NorbertDentressangle]

OK, after yet again failing to even get offered an interview for a job I have done before and could do again I'm looking at other options.

I've always liked the idea of being self-employed but have no idea of what I would do. My current work experience is the sort of thing you can't really do from home/self-employed (social work, housing etc) so thats not an option. Also I fancy a complete change.

I am quite arty but probably don't have the confidence to produce and sell my work. Theres nothing that really grabs me to re-train in. Alternative therapists are everywhere around here so probably not a feasible option.

On the plus side we have premises in the garden that we could convert (subject to planning/building regs etc) - 2 floors, has electricity but would need water which is not a problem.

We are a bit off the beaten track so not the sort of place you would get peple "passing by" though.

Any ideas anyone? Please help me out of this rut!

Thanks

Art Classes for children - up to about 12 years old. Also do parties.

Bed and breakfast? maybe

Norbet - if you are arty and enjoy this field pursue it if it motivates you. I am just about to launch a gift business from home (see other thread cakes/hampers one) and one thing I have got into my head is you just have to go for it and summon confidence you didnt know you had - art is subjective someone will like your stuff.

You could do the kids parties etc and also rent the space out to crafting groups - go on craft central for some ideas of potential users.

Childminding? Katymac's uninspired suggestion but with separate premises it could be nice

Some good ideas there - thanks.

I like the idea of childrens art classes as you seem to be able to sign children up to all manner of sports or drama activities but very little in the way of art.

I'll take a look at the other thread too - it sounds quite motivational!

Norbert dont worry if some of the stuff onthe other thread seems a bit much - all the advice evolved over a series of weeks as people made enquiries and swapped info and tip

I still refer back to it now! I have acted upon advice from there and found a supplier and trade venues and a web host!

better than my business link advisors I might add good old MN

Its good to know that MN can provide that sort of info and advice should I need it in the future. Thank you

Any more ideas anyone?

What about Pampered Chef - I'm a consultant - the moneys good, the social, the way it fits in. And you wouldn't need much space so you could maybe still do the Art Classes -and one or two PC shows a week.

Your artistic nature would be a real plus in the way you display your products, present the food,advertise etc.

Sue x
www.pamperedchef.biz/sueclarke

NorbertDentressangle and bigcometobedeyes:
What's this 'other thread' you are talking about?Couldn't see it. Any link please?
Thanks...

Once you've decided what you want to do you'll need to know about running your own business.

I've found the Business Link website to be really useful. It's a great resource, it tells you all sorts of stuff about starting up your own business.

Here's their stuff on starting a business

I'll have a think about what kind of business and see if inspiration strikes. What kind of area do you live in - town / rural etc. What's near you?

I really like the art classes idea BTW. You could do some research on art & childrens' development and see how you can translate that into a structure/format which works.(e.g. is this art class trying to create an environment to encourage creativity / teach more formal techniques / whatever)

You could offer different classes for different ages. You could do special sessions for school holidays (like an art school).

Gotta go, child awake! But back later I think ...

Thought this might interest you

Drawing developemt in Children

Thanks for that lowrib -I'll take a look at that later