How to Start a Reminder Service

Forgetting is something we all do. It is bad enough when it is someone's birthday, but when it is a business issue it can be costly. Start a reminder service today. Startup is inexpensive, and the business can be very profitable. Let family and friends know what you plan to do. They may be your first customers. Read on to learn how to start a reminder service.

Instructions

1. Decide how much you want to charge for your reminder service. Start making others aware of your new business by advertising your services.

2. Set up a website. You can purchase a website very inexpensively. Before you begin to advertise, prepare your website. It should list your services, how much you charge, how to arrange payment and how to contact you.

3. Take out a national ad in the newspaper. These are not that expensive. However, many charge per word, so try to find ones that give you so many lines for a set price. Choose your copy carefully. You want to stand out from the crowd.

4. Advertise locally by putting up notices in supermarkets, public centers and anywhere people congregate. Ask permission first to post on any bulletin boards you see, or the establishment might remove your ad almost immediately.

5. Prepare to start immediately. When you get orders, find out exactly what kind of reminders they need. Store this information in a spreadsheet for easy reference. Make the reminder calls promptly.

6. Suggest more reminder services to your existing clients. For example, if someone uses your service one time to remember a business meeting, advise that you can also remind them of personal commitments such as birthdays, anniversaries and other important engagements.

7. Ask your happy clients for referrals. Grow your reminder service business.