How do I set up a personal errand service for senior citizens?

2 February 2009

AIM asked:

I want to establish a service for senior citizens to assist them to remain independent but for those ohi can’t drive anymore, or maybe ill or in need of someone to watch over someone for a few hours. Does anyone have any ideas how I can set up such a business and promote it and if I have to do anything speciall to establish such a business (insurance, etc.)

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3 Responses to “How do I set up a personal errand service for senior citizens?”

Gerry Says:
February 2nd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Not sure where you are but here in the UK that is pretty easy to set up and we find that the oaps really enjoy the ability to do their own thing, I love pushing a lady round the supermarkets and getting paid for it. It will do well and you will be so appreciated.
EVPJTX Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
If your community has a magazine for senior services, thats a good place to place an ad. Also, look into joining any eldercare provider networking organizations. Most major community have some. Networking through churches and healthcare businesses helps too. This a a business where personal referral means a whole lot because trust is important when dealing with the elderly (and so don’t ever abuse it because reputation matters!).

Finally, Entrepreneur Magazine has a great StepbyStep start up guide that covers Senior Consierge Services. Its called 6 Senior Care Services. Start Up Guide 1825. Just google Enterpreneur Magazine and youll see it. ITs about $65.00.

Finally a great place to get FREE counseling (and no its not a SCAM its a SBA-affiliated nonprofit org.) is to talk to a local SCORE counselor. They usually have some great advice too.

Good Luck!
kemperk Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 12:18 am
YOU did not state where you are
however, the US small biz admin’s web site has free biz plan templates
and free business counseling.

I can help you too.