A bit on the side.

Stressed with money worries? Work pressure? Impending tax rises?  75% of UK professionals said they would consider taking on a side hustle to earn extra income.* 2 in 5 actually do and mostly online.** Well we could all do with a bit of extra money, has the online business option crossed your mind? But with the ecomm marketplace saturated and a franchise too much of a commitment where do you look? Theideabridge consultancy gives you all you need to develop a unique online business concept that could one day help you jump ship or even be your lifeboat if the waters turn choppy! We keep start up costs low with our payment on results system which could save you 70-90% on a comparable set up and support you all the way with a business concept especially selected for you.

The Idea Bridge will have a business concept to match your motives

Recent UK research strongly suggests a broad shift toward online business models rather than just second jobs as a secondary income source. Do you want to be missing out? The question is which online option do you choose? The latest research shows drop shipping e-comm is not always generating ROI and a franchise means 2 jobs. Also if it's going to be taking up your spare time shouldn't it be something you enjoy? The Idea Bridge will find a concept that matches your needs, interests and lifestyle.

Matching motives.

The Idea Bridge an investment in a future

For the first time ever in the UK this year more businesses closed than opened***. This is down to many factors as the world economy moves from a 'making' to a 'digital' economy. How safe is your job? AI will change the world so do you want to be in a business that uses it as a driver or stay in one that faces it as a brake? Starting a sustainable service based business now even as a side hustle could be your 'nest pig' for the future. Automation and the expansion to a digital marketplace make it possible.

Invest to earn, invest for the future.

The Idea Bridge rewards beyond the financial

The forecast is that the AI revolution will create more millionaires than the dot com boom. But it's not all about money. It's about the quality of life. I've been lucky in life earning a living doing something I could well have done as a hobby. Job satisfaction is everything and there is nothing more satisfying than running a successful and rewarding business. 

The hidden rewards.

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There's lots of reasons to start an online business.
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A FREE no obligation 2 minute insight into what's right for you right now. LIVE 1st December, 2025.

*Survey from robertwalters.co.uk 2025.
** Nationally-representative survey finder.com 2025.
***Conservative party video 2025.

About The Idea Bridge:

Theideabridge.co.uk from The Interactive Business creating sustainable, scalable innovative service based online business concepts with far greater potential than standard e-commerce websites and more freedom than a locked in franchise.
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theideabridge.co.uk is part funded by
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-20.

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