Consultation services typically solve an age old question” I don’t know what I’m doing, so give me advice.” When the questions become specialized it isn’t unwise to consider the advantages of being the specialist they consult. Home based consultation services like dana bashor consulting services start with three basic things, the knowledge of the consultation, the place to hold the advice of the consultation, and the ability to find people to seek your consultation (ie advertising).

Have you ever wondered how some people make so much money in professions you might never dream of doing? They chose to specialize in a field of expertise they could capitalize on. To put it simply, if you have a flare for business writing, educate and make yourself an expert in business writing; if you specialize in getting people jobs, be a job placement  consultant. People in any age pay for expertise, the more use it is, the better. Some fields take long, some do not, and it boils down to confidence that you are the person to go to when people need help.

A home based consultation business doesn’t need to be fancy, you could sublet an office to work out of, or if budgets are strained even the kitchen table can work (remember to establish confident professionalism here). You must be able to speak to, and guide your clientele in the area they are asking. Some people depending on trade even travel to consult in the field. You can hold your advice sessions by phone, fax, in person, or as a representative on behalf of another person. Cars are also optional, and help provide flexible meet up times.

Lastly if you’ve heard of the saying, “if you build it, they will come”, take it with a pinch of salt. It’s more like “if you find a customer, say hello!” Advertising dollars and budgets don’t need to be high here, and you may even consider offering your advice for free, or darn near it to build a clientele base. If you can find consultation trades that always have questions…the better. If you keep to it, and keep researching customers eventually you will earn a small monopoly in your area. Remember when it comes to home based consultation services, prepare efficiently, and let no one else’s credentials outmatch yours!  

Dana Bashor