How to Start a Home Business Reading People's Fortunes

If you have a sixth sense, a gift of knowing or other psychic talents, you can start a home business reading people's fortunes. The fortune-telling business is often overlooked as a serious enterprise, but the savvy psychic knows that reading people's fortunes is a low-overhead profession that's in demand.

Things You'll Need

• Crystal ball Neon hand-print sign

Instructions

1. Purchase a neon light that's shaped like a hand. This symbol is accepted throughout the United States as a standard fortune-telling beacon. Hang it in the front window of your home or rented office space.

2. Purchase a uniform of flowing, gauzy skirts if you want to look like a gypsy fortune-teller. Otherwise, you could go for the "ironic" look, and wear a normal business suit or casual wear. For men, a Hawaiian shirt and Bermuda shorts paired with some airy hand gestures can make you look like a modern new-age guru.

3. Invest in a high-quality crystal ball. Your old hobby one won't do if you're going professional.

4. Learn how to read Tarot cards and tea leaves. The more methods of divination that you can master, the better you can serve your clients.

5. Keep a scheduling appointment book by the phone so your clients will know you're ready for them. If they call and you have to fumble for a pen, they might interpret that as a lack of professionalism. You knew they were going to call, right?

6. Advertise your business by passing out fliers, giving free readings to radio DJs while they're on the air, and giving readings at local parties or night clubs. You can also create a website, or post signs at the community college, the grocery store, the library or anywhere with a community bulletin board.

7. Consider stopping random strangers and making very deep eye contact with them as you hand them your card. Let them know that you really look forward to meeting them again, and they will probably call you, because you made them feel creepy.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep accurate accounting records of all your earnings and expenses

• Avoid most church situations, especially if you decide to go with the gypsy image.