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Step 1
Work for a polygraph professional, polygraph researcher and polygraph instrument developer. The courts and police departments are two places to start. Find out what you have to do to get an entry level job with a polygraph professional. Attend classroom training that's associated with lie detector proficiency.
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Step 2
Enter the workforce as a polygraph professional, researcher and instrument developer. Since you're going to be running a polygraphy business, you want working knowledge. Interview plenty of people and get a feel for both the equipment and people's mannerisms. Gain experience and a track record while you're under someone else's employ.
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Step 3
Look for a location that needs polygraph professionals. If a city is saturated with lie detector professionals, consider another city or location that's not as crowded. If you want to operate in that city, despite it being saturated, find a polygraph niche and market that.
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Step 4
Get a business license and a professional certification as well. Review local, state and federal guidelines for starting businesses. Schedule fire, building safety, security and other types of inspections if you're going to rent an office space.
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Step 5
Market your business. Create a website listing your service and what you've done in the past. If people gave you glowing reviews, get their permission to post their name, business, and comments. Hire a copywriter to write your marketing materials. Retain a graphic artist to make your marketing look professional.
