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A great British renaissance has been taking place. From Aberdeen to the West Country, the zing is back in manufacturing. It’s about time this spectacular story was told.

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UK's 30 top businesses run from home: 11 to 15

by Charles Orton-Jones - Tuesday, 11th March 2008 -

UK's 30 top businesses run from home: 11 to 15

The heartland of homeworking is franchising. Franchisees get to keep the fruits of their labour, work when and where they choose, and in return get branding, business advice and lots of support.

Gill Thomas’s musical playgroup concept Jo Jingles is one of the most successful franchise operations. “We now have more than 100 franchisees,” says Thomas. “The nature of the work is ideal for working mothers. They only work part-time and during term times. For many families, it’s a useful secondary source of income.”

Read more about Jo Jingles and other successful businesses run from home by clicking on the links below:

• Jo Jingles
• Expense Reduction Analysts
• HolidaysPlease.co.uk
• Blue Monday Recruitment
• Pattinson

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Ashoka and the art of social entrepreneurship

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