Need Extra Income? Why Not Start Your Own Home Helper Business

Do you need a fresh start next year?  Are you looking for ways to supplement your income?  Could you use a little boost next week and might be able to run errands for others?

Many people are in need of help around their home. They need someone to help them, decorate, organize, clean or run errands. It can be a great business to start if you like helping others.

What is a Home Helper Business?

A home helper business can be any number of things. You might offer errand running and scheduling services. You might clean homes or offer organization strategies. You could cook meals, shuttle children, and take care of pets.

The type of services you offer depends on your skills, interests and the needs of your potential customers.

How Does a Home Helper Make Money?

As a home helper you’re likely going to charge by the hour or by the service. You might consider creating a membership program. Members could sign up for a specific number of hours each month.

Members receive a discount on their membership and you receive predictable income. Consider how you want to charge for your services. Do you want people to pay at the time of service? Or will you bill them at the end of the month?

What Do You Need to Get Started as a Home Helper?

A business plan is your first step. Outline what your business is going to offer. Who are your customers? What are your goals and how will you reach them?

Spend some time researching your competition too. Position yourself to stand apart from them by offering a unique value or benefit. The second step is to decide how you’re going to market your business.

A website is strongly encouraged. It doesn’t have to be an elaborate website. A simple one page brochure site can do the trick. However, you might also consider adding useful content to your site in the form of articles or blog posts. Provide information that your customers will find helpful.

If you already have good connections in your community a brochure or postcard and word of mouth might be enough. Consider offering a referral program or loyalty program. Provide incentives to refer your services to others. And provide incentives to use your service repeatedly.

For example, after ten hours you get one hour free. You might even hand out punch cards like many coffee shops and restaurants do.

What equipment will I need?

The equipment you need to get started will depend largely on the services you provide. If you’re cleaning homes then you’ll need cleaning supplies. If you’re managing small repair tasks then you’ll need tools. If you’re running errands then you’ll need a car.

You’ll most certainly need a business phone and a scheduling system, which could be as simple a setting up an answering machine message and keeping a date-book calendar.

If you enjoy helping others and are looking to start your own business consider becoming a home helper. You may have friends or neighbors who are desperately in need of your services right now!