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Mum Friendly Business Ideas

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    balancing entrepreneurship and childcare can be a challenge. However, there are several business models that can be both profitable and flexible enough to fit around a mother’s schedule. Here are some ideas: Freelance Writing : This is a type of self-employment where writers create and publish original content.  It can be extremely rewarding and offers the flexibility of setting your own hours and working from anywhere . Interior Design : If you have a knack for design, starting an interior design business can be a great way to express your creativity and earn income . Blogging : Blogging about your experiences as a mother, or any other topic you’re passionate about, can be a profitable business.  Successful bloggers can make money through advertising, sponsored posts, and selling products or services . Pet Sitting : If you love animals, pet sitting can be a great business that allows you to work from home . Daycare Services : If you’re already taking care of you...

The Business of The Nursery, setting up a nursery, tips and links

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  Nursery age targeted businesses in the UK can be quite lucrative, but their profitability can vary significantly depending on various factors such as the business model, target market, and operational challenges 1 2 3 . In 2023, the children’s day nursery market experienced a great degree of heightened activity, with quality early years businesses, especially small- to medium-sized regional groups, being highly sought-after 1 .  This resulted in bidding wars fuelled by intense buyer demand 1 .  However, not all childcare and education markets have returned to pre-pandemic levels, with many businesses continuing to face a host of operational challenges 1 .  In 2022, while some businesses were sold for high prices, others struggled due to financial, workforce, and capacity issues which resulted in an increase in business closures 1 . Private sector (for-profit) nurseries in England generated an estimated income of £4.7 billion in 2021 4 .  However, the profitabi...