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Did You Know?

The word 'shire' means something which has been shorn off, or separated. The district of Gloucester was shorn off from the great territory of the Mercians, and became Gloucestershire.

Did You Know?

The nickname 'Unready' is derived from the word 'un-raed' which meant 'lack of council' or 'ill-advised'. It seems that 'King Ethelred the Unready' was either easily persuaded or made bad decisions, or both!

Did You Know?

Mercia was originally an Anglo-Saxon kingdom centred on the valley of the River Trent in what is now the Midlands. By 1007 it was a province of Saxon England.

Home Business Ideas

Starting a business from your home might seem like a daunting task and somewhat of an impossibility, however, it is not as difficult as it seems. There are many things that one can do from the home, and any talents or interests you might have can be the basis of your home business.

There is no dearth to creative home businesses. From custom printed T-shirts to handmade clothing or accessories, anything that you enjoy making or doing can be translated into a business idea with a little imagination.

Before starting a business, it is important to investigate if there is any existing competition in your area. Gloucestershire has many local businesses and services, do a short research before you decide what your business is going to be. Also, make sure you are legally okay to start this business. For example, if you plan to start a pet sitting business, make sure your Landlord Insurance allows you to bring pets into the home.

There may be support available for you start your home business. Make sure you explore all the possibilities of support in Gloucestershire. There may be independent organisations or local council schemes that provide support to upcoming entrepreneurs and businesses. There may also be support specific to your chosen field of work such as traditional arts and crafts.

Many businesses can also be done online. One can set up an online store very easily or sell on websites such as eBay or Amazon. Service based businesses such as a cleaning business or painting agency can also be set up with a small amount of investment.

Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire Media - at the heart of all things local
University of Gloucestershire at Cheltenham and Gloucester

2009 Gloucestershire 1000 Business Project.
Some images courtesy of Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Tourist Information Centre.

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