Whether you are setting up as a virtual assistant, a life coach, or a designer, there are some things that
you will need for whatever service-based business you start. It can be overwhelming at the beginning, but
once you get these things in place, you’re ready to go.
An idea
Okay, so to start a business, you need to know exactly what you’re going to be offering. What problem
will you be solving for your clients? Why will someone pay you, rather than doing it themselves? Once
you have nailed down exactly what you’re going to offer (and remember, this will likely change and evolve
as you go), you can start setting yourself up.
A way for people to pay you
Getting paid is a pretty important part of running a successful business, and it’s important that you do it
the right way. Set up a business bank account where you can closely monitor all your work finances, and
use an invoice maker to send the correct details out to your clients when it’s time for them to pay you.
Having a proper invoice template in place is not only more efficient for you but it gives the impression of
professionalism.
An online presence
An online presence is incredibly important for a business like this, especially in 2020. Depending on what
you’re selling or what service you provide, this might just work on social media, or you may wish to set up
a website. Using something easy to use like Squarespace will allow you to build the website yourself and
use the integrated options to set up a store. However, if you want something more custom, you might
want to employ someone to build you something from scratch.
Customers
Again, pretty vital if you want to make money on your business! You need to figure out your target market
and really narrow it down to be as specific as you can. For example, not just “women,” but what type of
women? Aside from your products/services, what else does your ideal client buy? What are they like as a
whole person? This will help you know how to target your ideal client and where to find them.
Drive, confidence, and determination
If running a business was easy, everyone would do it. That said, it can be incredibly rewarding if you put
your mind to it and work hard to reach your goals. Set small targets that you can smash, and work up to
more impressive goals. It’s going to take time, and there will certainly be bumps in the road, but it will be
worth it in the long run if you’re willing to give it your all.
Of course, every business is different, and there might be a few other bits yours needs specifically, such
as insurance, etc. However, take this article as a sign that it’s time to take the leap and set your service-
based business up now. There’s no time like the present.
