A reader asks: I want to make 10 million pounds and I have just a few talents I can use: I am an artist, creating oil paintings; I speak several languages; and I am qualified Solicitor (but not within the UK); I have customer service experience. Help! To make 10 million pounds you’ll need to […]

A reader asks: Can you suggest any business ideas that would suit one man working alone? Quite a few of the business ideas that I’ve written about could be started and run by one man (or woman) on their own. For example, consider the following ideas: Become A Driving Instructor Starting A Taxi Cab Business […]

A reader asks: I’d like to start an Internet dating site. Where can I get hold of the software to be able to start one?  How much is web dating software likely to cost me? A quick Google suggests there’s quite a bit of free dating site software available, although how good it is, or […]

A reader asks: For a while now I have had an idea about starting up my own business delivering locally sourced meat, vegetables, fruit etc. all sourced from my local farmers and deliver to the public. I know there are a lot of large firms providing this service but they are in the main just […]

A reader asks: I am interested in starting up an internet business and I’m looking to get an idea to how much a blogging website would make. I would be grateful if you could let me know if you make enough from this site to support yourself and your family, or if your other business […]

A reader asks: Can I make good money by setting up an information website? My idea is to create a website specialising in a particular niche. Is it a good business idea? How could I make good money from this idea? Yes you can make good money from informational websites. How much largely depends on […]

A reader asks: I’m a new entrepreneur but I’m struggling to get rich, I could easily make more working as an employee, and with less risk. Then I suggest you shut down your business and go get a job. You’d have to be a complete idiot to take more risk for less money. I hear […]

A reader asks: Can you give me some ideas on how to get rich quick? Well that rather depends on how you define ‘rich’ and what you mean by quick. For arguments sake lets assume you mean becoming a millionaire in under a year, starting with nothing more than the £2,205 savings that the average […]

A reader asks: I have a business idea. To open a new art and design gallery. I can see how it looks, but the main problem is, I have no idea how to make it happen. Starting an art gallery is not something I’ve ever done, or ever considered doing. There are two good reasons […]

A reader asks: I was working on a business idea with and someone who I shared the idea with took my idea and my business name and started the business. Is this legal. It’s morally questionable, but yes, it’s perfectly legal (see the post Can I Steal Someone Else’s Business Idea for more information). I’m […]