Home Business Idea-Resume Writer

Filed in archive business ideas on May 24, 2010

Today's home business idea is a business as a resume writer.

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A resume writer works with individuals that are seeking new jobs or advancement in their current position and recruiting firms that act an intermediary client to individuals needing resumes for employment.

Think resume writing might be a good business for you? Read on as we examine this home business idea:

This home business idea is a good fit for you if you have excellent personal marketing skills that you can translate into helping others market themselves, if you are good at seeing the positive attributes of any given situation or person, and you have a flair for dramatic yet professional presentation.

To get started with this home business, ask family and friends for referrals to anyone that needs a resume written or updated. Write mock-ups for yourself that play up your qualifications for different positions or different industries, and use these pieces as your initial portfolio for getting clients.

Now, let's talk start-up costs. This home business idea would require a very low start-up investment of approximately $2,000 to set you for the entire year. Here's an estimated breakdown of these costs:
-computer: $400
-cell phone: $120
-Internet connection: $600
-basic office furniture (desk, chair, and filing cabinets): $500
-file folders: $15
-printer: $80
-printer paper: $20
-printer ink: $50
-business cards: $50
-letterhead: $50
-envelopes: $5
-stamps: $50
-website hosting: $60
-domain name: $10
-word processing software: $200
-resume paper: $50
-writable CDs; $50

Any questions about the resume writer home business? I used to own my own resume writing business, and I can help you with everything from getting clients to getting repeat business to actually writing the resumes. If you'd like to leave a comment about a home business idea you'd like to see on The Home Business Blog, please leave that in the comments, too. I'd love to help you get to the two minute commute!