Baby Prints

What is the business? Making casts of babies hands and feet.

Investment required: £4,500

Earning Potential: It just depends on how much you want to work, in theory its uncapped. I am a mother of three and only work 4-6 hrs a week during term time. You have the potential to earn much more, if you are willing to put in more hours.

Is there training/support for franchisees? Yes - there is as much support and training as you need. The support is unlimited!

Best suited to: Someone who wants to work from home and is self motivated. It also helps to love the product!

For more information: For further information see our web site www.baby-prints.com or email laura@baby-prints.com

Name: Sally

Location: Peaslake near Guildford in Surrey

Family: 3 children aged 11,9 and 2

How often do you work?
4-6 hours per week during term time

How does the job fit around your family life?
I work whilst children are at school/nursey or taking an afternoon nap! Its great because clients come to me so I don't spend valuable time travelling. I never work in the eveings as I spend time with the family then.

How much roughly did the franchise cost you?
£4,500

What did that investment buy?
It bought me all the training I needed,the web site, the logo and stationery design and most of all the expertise and tricks of the trade.

Do you get support/training?
Yes.

Are there on-going costs?
Yes - any marketing you wish to do and the cost of the clay, plaster and frames. There are no further franchise costs. This is a one off payment. I am also free to buy my frames and materials any where. I am not restricted.

How much do you earn?
About £250 per week during term time only.

Do you advertise?
In the hospital and I have just put an advert in the NCT newsletter.

What is the best thing about Babyprints for you?
Earning whilst being a full time mum. Not having the stress of office life. Always being there to see your children grow up. Being there if they are ill. Not having to rush to nursery at 6pm and being the last one!

Are there any downsides to the job?
Keeping the house straight for customers!

Would you recommend this franchise opportunity to other Mums?
Definitely!