Enterprise Nation

Today we launch our free guide, 'Working 5 to 9: How to start a business in your spare time'. In the first of three 'sneak peeks' meet the 5 to 9'ers who make up the guide's case studies.

Lynne Machin

Day job:

Relationship Manager for Business Link

5 to 9 business:

Totally4girls.com

One piece of advice:

Be dedicated and organised. Make time for relaxation and time with your family and it will be all worth it.

Going full time:

As soon as the business is viable enough to give me a steady income.

Uncle Wilco

Day job:

Web developer for Media Company

5 to 9 business:

Readersheds.co.uk

One piece of advice:

Get like minded people involved to share your ideas. Find people who like similar things via social sites or internet forums. A lot of people are willing to help but you still need to do 95% of the work!

Going full time:

2010 - 2011 but not just with sheds with other related web development.

Dolapo James

Day job:

Architect

5 to 9 business:

Urbanknit.com

One piece of advice:

Planning is essential. Set realistic and accomplishable tasks but don’t be too harsh on yourself if you don’t get them done on time. Starting small is better than never starting at all.

Going full time:

2009!

Marc Holland

Day job:

MD of Management Training Company (PTP.co.uk)

5 to 9 business:

Jobsworthcards.co.uk

One piece of advice:

Never get bored doing what you are doing, try something else , like setting up a Greeting cards company!

Going full time:

I have a third business I want to launch so when the two other companies have been fully established, I will launch the third.

You can download the guide on the link below.