Personal Services

Start a personal service business focusing on beauty, wellness, and personal care. From salons to fitness training, these businesses serve individual clients' personal needs.

Business Ideas in Personal Services

Hair Salon

Full-service salon offering haircuts, coloring, styling, and treatments

Startup Cost: $50,000-$200,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 12-24 months

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Personal Training Business

One-on-one or small group fitness training for clients seeking personalized workouts

Startup Cost: $2,000-$50,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 3-6 months

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Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

Walk dogs and care for pets while owners are at work or traveling

Startup Cost: $1,000-$5,000 Difficulty: Beginner Time to Profit: 2-4 months

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Mobile Auto Detailing

Professional car washing and detailing service that comes to customer locations

Startup Cost: $8,000-$40,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 3-6 months

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Tutoring Service

Academic tutoring for students in specific subjects or test preparation

Startup Cost: $1,000-$60,000 Difficulty: Beginner Time to Profit: 2-4 months

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Massage Therapy Practice

Licensed massage therapy services in clinic, mobile, or spa setting

Startup Cost: $3,000-$50,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 4-8 months

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Portrait Photography

Professional photography for families, seniors, events, and personal branding

Startup Cost: $4,000-$15,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 4-8 months

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Nail Salon

Nail care salon offering manicures, pedicures, and nail art services

Startup Cost: $30,000-$120,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 12-18 months

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Home Daycare or Preschool

Licensed childcare in home setting for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children

Startup Cost: $8,000-$25,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 4-8 months

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Yoga or Pilates Studio

Group fitness studio offering yoga or Pilates classes and private sessions

Startup Cost: $50,000-$200,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 12-24 months

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