101 Small Business Ideas for Under £5000

<p>Preface ix</p>
<p>Acknowledgments xi</p>
<p>How to Use This Book xiii</p>
<p>Chapter 1 Business Insurance and Risk Management 1</p>
<p>Chapter 2 Legalities and Taxes 11</p>
<p>Chapter 3 Setting Your Price 17</p>
<p>Chapter 4 Financing a Small Business 25</p>
<p>Chapter 5 Home Services (Exterior) 29</p>
<p>1 Lawn Mowing Service</p>
<p>2 Snow Removal</p>
<p>3 Garden Tilling</p>
<p>4 Window Cleaning</p>
<p>5 Deck Cleaning</p>
<p>6 Landscape Designer</p>
<p>7 Deck Construction</p>
<p>8 Storage Sheds, Playhouses, Doghouses</p>
<p>9 Children s Outdoor Playset Installer</p>
<p>10 Low–Voltage Outdoor Electrical Wiring</p>
<p>11 Stonemason and Decorative Brick Worker</p>
<p>Chapter 6 Home Services (Interior) 59</p>
<p>12 Housecleaning</p>
<p>13 Rug Cleaner</p>
<p>14 Interior Decorator</p>
<p>15 Upholstery and Slipcover Maker</p>
<p>16 Wallpaper Hanger</p>
<p>17 Specialty Indoor Painting</p>
<p>18 Furniture Stripping</p>
<p>19 Furniture Repair</p>
<p>20 Closet Organizer</p>
<p>21 Bookcase and Shelf Builder</p>
<p>22 Indoor Plant Care</p>
<p>23 Custom Silk and Dried Flower Arrangements</p>
<p>Chapter 7 Home Services (Specialty) 89</p>
<p>24 Handyperson</p>
<p>25 Errand Runner</p>
<p>26 Vacation Home Caretaker</p>
<p>27 Vacation House Watcher</p>
<p>28 House Painting</p>
<p>29 Chimney Cleaning</p>
<p>30 Pool Service</p>
<p>31 Firewood Delivery</p>
<p>32 On–demand Trash Removal</p>
<p>33 Christmas Tree Service</p>
<p>34 Small Engine Repair</p>
<p>Chapter 8 Parties, Entertainment, and Special Events 119</p>
<p>35 Party Planner</p>
<p>36 Children s Event Organizer</p>
<p>37 Party and Special–Event Rentals</p>
<p>38 Catering</p>
<p>39 Visiting Chef</p>
<p>40 Specialty Cake Baker</p>
<p>41 Prepared Custom–Meal Service</p>
<p>42 Freelance Bartender</p>
<p>43 Entertainer</p>
<p>44 Holiday Decoration Service</p>
<p>Chapter 9 Personal Services 149</p>
<p>45 Personal Shopper</p>
<p>46 Personalized Gift Basket Maker</p>
<p>47 Travel Planner</p>
<p>48 Historical Tours</p>
<p>49 Personal Fitness Trainer</p>
<p>50 Sports Trainer</p>
<p>Chapter 10 Children, Family, and Pet Services 165</p>
<p>51 Babysitting</p>
<p>52 Babysitting Agency</p>
<p>53 Children s Night Out</p>
<p>54 Vacation Child Care</p>
<p>55 Dog Walking and Vacation Pet Visits</p>
<p>56 Pet Sitter and Doggie Day Care</p>
<p>57 Elder Companion</p>
<p>58 Elder Care Consultant</p>
<p>59 Genealogical Research</p>
<p>60 Family Biographer</p>
<p>Chapter 11 Educational Services 195</p>
<p>61 Tutoring</p>
<p>62 Language Instructor</p>
<p>63 Music Teacher</p>
<p>64 Computer Instructor</p>
<p>65 SAT or ACT College Test Preparation</p>
<p>66 College Selection Advisor</p>
<p>67 College Application Consultant</p>
<p>68 Instructor at Community School</p>
<p>Chapter 12 Arts, Crafts, Jewelry, Clothing, and Musical Instruments 217</p>
<p>69 Alterations</p>
<p>70 Custom Tailoring</p>
<p>71 Custom Knitting, Sweater, and Afghan Design</p>
<p>72 Custom Quiltmaker</p>
<p>73 Jewelry Making</p>
<p>74 Portraiture from Photographs</p>
<p>75 Custom–Built Dollhouses</p>
<p>76 Musical Instrument Tuning and Repair</p>
<p>Chapter 13 Transportation, Delivery, and Auto Services 237</p>
<p>77 Car Service</p>
<p>78 Independent Delivery Contractor</p>
<p>79 Auto Detailing</p>
<p>Chapter 14 Computers, Graphics, and Photography 247</p>
<p>80 Computer Buying Consultant</p>
<p>81 Computer Repair and Upgrade</p>
<p>82 Web Design and Maintenance</p>
<p>83 Graphic Designer</p>
<p>84 Freelance Photographer</p>
<p>85 Film to Digital Scanning</p>
<p>86 Photo and Document Restorer</p>
<p>87 Videographer</p>
<p>Chapter 15 Office and Professional Services 271</p>
<p>88 Temporary Secretary</p>
<p>89 Transcription Services</p>
<p>90 Temporary Worker at Conventions and Business Meetings</p>
<p>91 Bookkeeping</p>
<p>92 Billing Service</p>
<p>93 Resume Design</p>
<p>94 Letter Writing</p>
<p>Chapter 16 Sales 287</p>
<p>95 Yard Sale Organizer</p>
<p>96 Consignment Resale</p>
<p>97 Antiques and Collectibles Wholesaler</p>
<p>98 Used Book Reseller</p>
<p>99 Tool and Equipment Rentals</p>
<p>100 Newspaper Delivery Route</p>
<p>101 Online Auctions: EBay and Beyond</p>
<p>Appendix Government and Private Resources for Small Businesses 309</p>
<p>Index 313</p>