| If you are looking for a home based business idea | | | | recommended that you take full use of that chance. |
| which can be easily and inexpensively launched and is | | | | As mentioned above an errand service can be easily |
| capable of yielding profitable returns, then look no | | | | set up with a very low start up cost. If you are |
| further because an errand service is the best | | | | focusing on only undertaking simple tasks then you can |
| opportunity for you. An errand service which is also | | | | even start with only a mobile phone and reliable |
| known as a concierge service is where you act as a | | | | transportation. But if you desire to get your business |
| personal assistant for busy individuals. You would be | | | | off to a flourishing start you would require a |
| paid to carry out their errands on behalf of them. | | | | dependable computer, printer, internet connection, |
| These errands could range from simple tasks such as | | | | software for managing your accounts and clients, a |
| paying utility bills, picking up grocery items or laundry | | | | land phone line with voice mail, a mobile phone, a fax |
| items to complex tasks such as planning and arranging | | | | machine and office supplies. A vehicle would be |
| vacations for clients, meeting and event planning, senior | | | | required if your services includes transportation as well. |
| care, etc. | | | | The legal requirements in establishing your venture |
| In today's busy lifestyle working people do not have | | | | would vary depending in which state you reside. So it |
| time to carry out even the simplest of errands. So | | | | is advisable that you consult an attorney in order to |
| they are always on the look out for ways to spend | | | | understand the exact legal requirements involved. In |
| their time wisely in order to enjoy more important | | | | addition you may need to visit the town clerks office |
| things in their life. They would gladly pay someone else | | | | and your states Department of Revenue to obtain |
| to get their errands carried out which in turn would | | | | assistance with the paper work and licenses which |
| provide them ease of mind and more time to enjoy life. | | | | are required prior to setting up your business. Another |
| This is one of the main reasons why this service | | | | worthwhile task would be to obtain business insurance. |
| industry is becoming a fast growing multi million dollar | | | | This is extremely valuable when running an errand |
| business. In addition to the busy working people there | | | | service business because of the high amount of liability |
| are another special group of individuals who rely on | | | | involved. |
| errand services to carry out their routine errands. The | | | | As an errand service provider you would be charging |
| reason that they require help with errands is because | | | | your clients on an hourly basis or by the type of |
| they aren't able to leave their residences due to a new | | | | service provided. If you are servicing regular |
| child, disability, illness or old age. They would rather hire | | | | customers who hire your services on a standard basis |
| an errand service to carry out their errands than | | | | then you can even offer them a membership where |
| trouble their loved ones. Other than the above | | | | they would pay you an annual fee for a certain |
| mentioned two categories you can also cater your | | | | number of requests for each month. |
| services to small business owners who would rather | | | | When starting off, no matter how small your business |
| hire your services than send their employees to carry | | | | may be it is always advisable to create a business |
| out mundane tasks. Some companies who hire errand | | | | plan for your venture. This will enable you to always |
| services are accounting firms, advertising agencies and | | | | be focused on the services you are providing as well |
| law firms. | | | | as manage the growth of your business. Another |
| To start a basic errand service business you would | | | | important task which you should undertake is the |
| not require any special training. But you should be an | | | | marketing of your services which is vital in attracting |
| organized, outgoing person with great people skills. | | | | clients. This should be carried out not only at the start |
| Since you may have to perform the same tasks day | | | | of your business but through out your business. |
| after day and would need to travel about, you should | | | | Networking is a cheap but effective way in promoting |
| be adaptable and flexible. If you are considering | | | | your business. Also you can utilize flyers, posters, |
| undertaking complex tasks then you should be | | | | brochures, emails and sales letters to spread the word. |
| computer literate since your tasks may involve internet | | | | Another way to attract clients would be by advertising |
| researching, making online reservations, etc. Also it is | | | | in local papers, magazines, business journals or even |
| advisable that you obtain some training from an | | | | getting listed on the Yellow Pages. Having a website |
| established concierge/errand service provider in order | | | | for your business is another fine way to promote your |
| to learn the skills of the trade. Since this industry is fairy | | | | services. Always ensure that the information in the |
| new there aren't many places to obtain trainings from. | | | | website is up to date and you have provided all your |
| So if you do have an opportunity to train under an | | | | contact details in it. |
| established concierge/errand service provider it is | | | | |