If you are looking to set up an owner/operator business then you virtually cannot go wrong if you decide to set up a commercial laundry business; it could be that you decide on a coin operated launderette, or you start at the next level with a laundry and ironing shop, or a full service commercial laundry. It tends to be a recession proof business, as hotels still need fresh bed linen every day and staff need fresh uniforms and work wear.

These days nearly every business is under pressure to go green, and this is being driven not just by people power and a desire to be kinder to our environment, but also by government legislation, meaning that every business is now bound by law to reduce its carbon emissions. In this respect a commercial laundry business is no different to any other and indeed if anything there is more pressure on such businesses to go green, as due to the nature of the business a commercial laundry does, it uses a lot of power, water and detergent. Indeed…

Without doubt, the technology we have today makes it very achievable for people who are 50 plus to start their own business. All that you really need to start is a computer with an in-built camera (I’m a Mac fan!), a broadband connection, a printer, an iPhone or Android phone, a website or WordPress blog and Skype!

You can make money at home online if you are willing to write reviews on products and services since many people won’t make a buying decision until they see an independent testimonial or review on what they want. In writing a review, you first have to know the product very well in terms of its pros and cons. You should be able to tell how it works based on your experiences.