17. Start a manufacturing business which is devoted to making doorstops. These doorstops might range from the humble wooden wedge to the more exotic and unusual. Package them in polythene bags, staple on a printed card and get them stocked at gift shops.



18. Put together a spoon bending act that is inspired by Uri Geller. Get yourself an agent and earn moneyfrom performing at a wide range of venues such as clubs, pubs, theatres, private parties, etc.

19. At a crafts fair or market, operate a jewellery lucky dip. Bring together a selection of enamelled, sea-shell, bead and carved jewellery in a box. Wrap the box and place in a large tub of sawdust. Passers by are invited to pick a box for a small charge.

20. Start a mail order business which sells X-rated books. Canvass publishers at home and abroad to see ifthey can supply you with any books which fall into this category.

21. Make a selection of home-made chocolates. Rent a corner of an established shop on a Saturday to sell them.

22. Begin a mail order business which promotes the hobby of collecting currency notes. Put together a catalogue which lists a wide selection of currency notes and collecting accessories. Advertise in coin collecting magazines.

23. Publish a weekly or monthly large type newspaper for people with poor eyesight which summarises the news of the previous week or month.

24. Set up a mail order business which sells books and products related to ventriloquism. Produce booklets and cassettes which give instructions about ventriloquism and ideas for stage acts. Also sell props and dummies.