Hi,

Several of our friends made changes in their working lives after they had children. Some became stay at home mothers, others changed to working part time or as freelancers and others set up their own businesses. For those of you who are thinking about setting up your own business, you may be interested in this. One of my favourite email newsletters is a weekly one where they send ten new business concepts that have launched around the world. The selection is made by Springwise.com. Below are a few from this week's email. If you'd like to hear about entrepreneurial concepts, you can sign up at www.Springwise.com

Customer-made: DIY wedding rings
Wedding rings have traditionally been either ready-made or custom-
designed. Consumers now have a third option: make their own, with
instruction and guidance from a professional jeweller

Niche vending: knish & kosher dogs
Consumers who eat only certified kosher food have had limited on-
the-go options, creating a gap in the market that Hot Nosh 24/6
vending machines are eager to fill with veggie cutlets and potato knish.

Airplane trolleys, revamped & repurposed
Bordbar sells original airplane trolleys that have travelled the skies
and are now ready to be reintroduced as compact rolling cabinets for
homes and offices.