Today’s listing of super-small, super-simple business ideas is of 3 businesses for people that like people. If you enjoy getting out and working with others, these businesses may be for you. These businesses are very similar in their set-up, but can be very different in their application. The businesses are a beauty consultant, image, consultant, and a business or personal coach. Within these three unique opportunities, a created micro-entrepreneur could really carve out a niche.
Beauty Consultant
What the Business Does: A beauty consultant helps individuals with perfecting their image through the application of beauty products and makeup. This service entails applying cosmetics and establishing a beauty regimen. You take pictures of the process for the client to recreate for months to come.
Startup Costs: $500-$2000
Earning Potential: $20,000-$40,000
What to Charge: $25-$100 per hour
Equipment Needed: makeup samples; brushes, combs, etc.; digital camera
How you find clients: networking events; community bulletin boards
Skills Needed: great sense of beauty and makeup application; knowledge of up and coming trends
Time to Start Earning: 2 to 4 weeks
Home-based business: yes
Cons: You get only one chance to make a great impression; you must look good at all times because you never know when someone is looking at what you are wearing.
Additional Staff: no
Other Costs: insurance-cosmetic application
Setting Yourself Apart: Great ideas and making people look and feel fabulous. Working with important people; great referrals
Additional Services: Hair stylist; wedding day makeup; image consulting
Image Consultant
What the Business Does: An image consultant helps individuals style their clothes and accessories for a particular look. This service may entail shopping with the client or going through their closet and putting together outfits. You can take pictures for the client to recreate for months to come.
Startup Costs: $1000-$2000
Earning Potential: $20,000-$40,000
What to Charge: $50-$200 per session
Equipment Needed: fabric samples, makeup samples; digital camera
How you find clients: networking events; community bulletin boards
Skills Needed: great sense of style; knowledge of up and coming trends
Time to Start Earning: 2 to 4 weeks
Home-based business: yes
Cons: Your most important asset is happy customers; you must look good at all times because you never know when someone is looking at what you are wearing.
Additional Staff: no
Other Costs: gas; personal clothing and accessories
Setting Yourself Apart: Great ideas and making people look and feel fabulous.
Additional Services: Beauty consultant; weight management/personal training services
Personal/Business Coach
What the Business Does: As a business or personal coach you help individuals overcome obstacles. You focus on a person’s goals and put together step by step processes for them to achieve their goals.
Startup Costs: $1500-$4000
Earning Potential: $40,000-$75,000
What to Charge: $75-$150 per hour; $200-$300 for weekly sessions for 4-6 weeks
Equipment Needed: computer and printer, internet and cell phone service
How you find clients: networking; public speaking; website
Skills Needed: ability to listen; great communication skills; understand human behavior
Time to Start Earning: 4 to 6 weeks
Home-based business: yes
Cons: Stay focused; do not let the client get in your way of helping them. If they fail, they may say you didn’t do your job.
Additional Staff: no
Other Costs: coaching training (optional)
Setting Yourself Apart: create a niche market (business women, moms, technology, writers, etc.)
Additional Services: offer seminars or public speaking for small organizations in the community
