How to cash in on your hobby

Amid widespread pay freezes and the rising cost of everything from food to fuel, most of us could do with a little extra cash each month.

The number of part-time business owners has risen by 200,000 since 2010, according to Barclays, with many more hobbyists cashing in on their craft. As the part-time owner of a furniture restoration business, these are the key lessons I have learnt.%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%