Producing a local shopping guide for your area

What is the business? The Shopper's Guide to...is a comprehensive Start-Up Pack enabling you to work for yourself part time, from home, by producing the Shopper’s Guide to... your local shopping area. The Shopper's Guide to...is a bright and practical bi-annual resource which enables you to get involved with your community, boost your neighbourhood shopping area - and boost your bank account!

Investment required: Total investment of £2,995. No ongoing fees or hidden extras.

Special Offer for Mum and Working!
Get the FULL Start Up Pack for just £1,995! Please quote 'Mum and Working' when requesting more information.

Earning Potential: £18K per year, based on producing one edition every 6 months (each one taking less than 8 weeks of part time work!)

Is there training/support for franchisees? Yes. No previous experience is required as all the necessary training and support is provided.

Best suited to: Women who want to become their own boss and give their household income a boost by working part time from home. Since the Shopper's Guide to... can be completed quickly and repeated once every 6 months it is ideal for women who do not want a permanent job with ongoing deadlines, pressures and responsibilities.

The Shopper's Guide to... is ideal for someone who is ready to try something new, develop new skills and feel a real sense of achievement. It is also a great way to get involved with the community and help the local economy and the environment by encouraging people to shop local.

For more information: Visit www.shoppersguideto.co.uk, email info@shoppersguideto.co.uk or give us a call on 0114 235 6805.

Name: Christine

Location: Sheffield

Family: 2 children

How often do you work?
3 days a week for 6 weeks, once every six months

How does the job fit around your family life?
Very well - I choose my hours and set my work schedule so I can fit it in around other commitments

How much roughly did the franchise cost you?
£2995

What did that investment buy?
The full Start-Up Pack

Do you get support/training?
Yes, it was really important in those early days.

Are there on-going costs?
No - just sitting having cups of coffee talking to people which is very pleasant!

How much do you earn (roughly)?
So far I've just produced my first edition which, after paying for the start up pack, left me with a profit of £5,500.

Do you advertise?
No, just through word of mouth.

What is the best thing about Shopper's Guide to.. for you?
Meeting people, choosing when to work and the satisfaction of producing a great publication myself.

Are there any downsides to the job?
The only thing I don't like is chasing people for money if they're late paying. Fortunately it's only happened with two people who have since paid.

Would you recommend this franchise opportunity to other Mums?
Absolutely! It's a great way to earn extra money for holidays or a new car, or home improvements - I'm really looking forward to doing my next edition!