Small business ideas for single mum ?

Single woman and I would like to start my own business, dont know what yet, not necessarily a home based. Have around $40,000 (AUS) to start up with. Something with low overheads, not involving food. Thinking of laundrymats,a giftbasket shop,or perhaps a games arcade for the kids loose on the streets to hang out at. but would love some other ideas to play with. Small and simple but what would be a wanted business in every community.

I will start answering your question with a question. Do you like working with and helping people, especially your relatives and friends? If the answer is yes then I have a suggestion for you.
The business I am thinking about is home based and although it has only recently opened in Australia, the company behind it has been in business for over 14 years. It opened Australia and more recently New Zealand as a stepping stone to the far east countries and at present is in 17 other countries covering Europe and N America.
You ask for small and simple, well simple it is but it could grow to a size where you would consider yourself to be completely financially free.
If you care to contact me through my 360 profile I can then direct you to a web site where you will get an overview of the business in Australia. And just in case you are wondering I live half way round the world from you in Scotland.

hi.over here in the u.k.childrens pre-school nursery's are big business.( u need qualifications of course). a cleaning round - peoples houses. A takeaway sandwich business. whatever u decide i hope its successful.

If you simply seek extra income click on my name and visit my 360 page. Sadly enough a link to more information is not allowed here.

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