Has anyone any ideas what a good small business to start is? Or franchises?

you should ideally do something which you are good at, know about or have skills in. you will need to be really committed to make it a success, so doing something you have a passion for will be heading in the right direction.

get a note book and start to list ideas, they will roll on from there!

here are a few links which may help you once you start to throw some ideas around.

http://www.startups.co.uk/Start_up_guides.cy4fI_No...

http://www.starttalkingideas.org/

http://www.clearlybusiness.com/advice-and-support/...

http://www.newbiztips.net/default.aspx

http://www.british-franchise.org/

If you can think of something that is missing in the particular market (or area where you live) that would be a good starting point. You could try a window cleaning round. You don't need too much cash to start off with. Have you ever thought of applying to the Prince's Trust for a loan to start a small business. If you are under 30 years of age, and are prepared to put a business plan together, you can apply to the Prince's Trust for financial assistance. I know of a few people who have done this and have made very successfull business for themselves. Good luck with whatever venture you decide upon.

I got some great ideas on www.entrepreneur.com. The site also have tons of info about franchising business. Have a look.

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If there's a recession, would your line of work continue?

For example, people would still by birthday cards etc.. so maybe supplying cards to retailers might be one viable idea.

If you did house cleaning and peoples pockets got tight, they would soon pick a duster up.

Cleaning company for domestic services which includes general house keeping duties!

Yes I know a great business to start up email me on flp4life@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

best wishes