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Straight-talking guides, tips and courses for starting and running a business from home. No fluff, no hustle-bro nonsense. Just what works.
Commute: 11 steps. Dress code: optional. Office plant: thriving.
☑ Register with HMRC
☑ Open business account
☐ Land first 10 customers
Sell before you build. Then build what sold.
The library
Three collections, twenty chapters each. Every chapter is its own page with clear steps, the tools to use and a real example.
Twenty ways to turn AI tools into paid work, from writing and design to chatbots, podcasts and plugins. Each chapter walks you through it step by step.
Twenty ways to start earning from home using platforms that already exist. No domain, no hosting, no tech headaches.
Twenty ways to turn your own website into an income machine, from affiliate links and ads to memberships, courses and merch.
Fresh off the typewriter
A handful of our most popular chapters. Filter by collection, or browse the whole library.
Let’s kick things off with one of the most accessible ways to earn money online: freelance writing. If you've ever…
When it comes to running a business or promoting products online, writing good copy is everything . Whether it's for…
We’ve all seen those generic marketing emails that go straight to the trash, right? But when you get an email that…
Imagine running a business where you can answer customer questions, process orders, and even handle complaints 24/7—all…
Alright, now let’s talk about a super fun and creative way to make money online—selling digital products on Etsy. And…
Let’s talk about one of the fastest-growing online jobs out there: being a Virtual Assistant (VA). If you’re organised…
If you’ve got a skill or knowledge in a certain subject and enjoy teaching or helping others, then online tutoring…
If you love creating things with your hands—whether it’s jewellery, candles, art, or custom t-shirts—you can turn that…
So, you’ve probably heard of affiliate marketing , right? It’s one of the most popular ways to make money online, and…
Alright, let’s talk about one of my favourite ways to make money online— selling digital products . Why do I love this…
Alright, let’s talk about building a membership site , one of the most exciting ways to create a steady, recurring…
So, you’ve probably spent your fair share of time on YouTube—whether it’s watching cat videos, learning how to fix…
Tip of the day
Open a separate business bank account before your first sale. Your future self at tax time will thank you.
Learn it properly
Short video lessons, worksheets and templates. Work through them at your own pace, between school runs if need be.
From "I've got an idea" to registered, set up and taking payments.
Use AI tools to write, market, sell and handle admin like a team of five.
A repeatable system for finding customers without blowing your budget.
Free report
Our free report shows you exactly which AI tools to use, what to use them for, and how to set them up so they save you hours every week.
Check your inbox for the report. If it's not there in five minutes, have a peek in your spam or promotions folder.
Launch list
Tick them off as you go. This list remembers your progress on this device.
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Straight answers
Usually not, as long as your home is still mainly a home. Things change if you have regular customer visits, staff, extra traffic, noise, or you convert part of the house. If in doubt, ask your local council.
Yes, and it's often the smartest way to do it. Check your employment contract for clauses on outside work or competing businesses, and keep the two completely separate.
One general AI assistant for writing and thinking, one tool for design, and one for automating repeat admin. Our free report walks through exactly how to set each one up.
Yes. Home Business Launchpad assumes nothing. Each lesson is short, plain-English and comes with a worksheet so you finish with something done, not just something learnt.