Business Tips.

7 Businesses you can start from your home.

1. Babysitting-If you can spare a few evenings and know any parents desperate to get out, there are few simpler ways to make a few extra pounds.

2. Bed and breakfast Got a spare room?-Live near somewhere of interest to tourists, or close to a student area? Note you'll almost certainly need planning, mortgage lender and health and safety approvals first.

3. Biscuit/sweet making Homemade biscuits and confectionery can be a great seller. Bake and package them well, and try reselling through a local gift shop. 

4. Cake making/decorating-If you enjoy baking and have an artistic touch, making and decorating cakes can be a really satisfying way of earning extra money.

5. Car boot sales-This is a part-time occupation that increases earnings and broadens horizons as you make sales and get to travel.

6. Car cleaning/valeting Have a meticulous eye for detail and love to get things spotless? This could be a perfect side business for you. Many people are quite happy to pay well for this service.
7. Catering-Formal qualifications are not strictly required for catering, which is more about producing and delivering good food. However, the organisational aspects may be easier after some instruction, such as a City & Guilds certificate (NVQ or other) in hospitality and catering.