| So you want to take the plunge and become a | | | | is the perfect niche for you. Plus, as word gets |
| personal shopper. Good for you! You've chosen a fun | | | | around, you may soon have twelve clients from one |
| and potentially lucrative at-home career. But now you | | | | particular retirement home or senior citizen center. |
| have another decision to make - which aspect of | | | | Another client to target is the one who absolutely |
| personal shopping to zone in on. Here are three | | | | loathes grocery shopping and will gladly pay someone |
| specific niches to consider as you begin your business | | | | to do it for them. Keep your ears open for people |
| as a personal shopper. | | | | who complain about shopping and be prepared to |
| 1. Clothing | | | | hand them your business card. |
| Are you frequently complimented on your style, | | | | 3. Gifts |
| putting together great outfits, or your ability to | | | | If you have a knack for gift giving, for being able to |
| accessorize? Maybe you can look at someone and | | | | analyze people's personalities and knowing just the |
| know, instinctively, what types of clothing would look | | | | right thing to buy, you'll be successful as a personal |
| best on them. Or, perhaps you can size a person | | | | gift shopper. |
| without even utilizing the tape measure. This is a gift! | | | | A good place to start is with business executives |
| And clothing may just be your personal shopper | | | | who regularly purchase gifts for secretaries, |
| niche. | | | | employees or clients. Professional business people are |
| Many women simply don't have the time to shop | | | | often short on time and will appreciate your help. Ask |
| because they are busy with their careers or busy | | | | specific questions about the person receiving the gift |
| mothers with small children - or both! There are other | | | | (favorite colors, interests, etc.) so you know just |
| women who simply want help updating their | | | | what types of things to shop for. |
| wardrobe. Maybe they don't have a flare for fashion | | | | While people buy gifts all throughout the year, an |
| and have no idea where to start. Then there are | | | | extra profitable time for you as a personal shopper |
| those men who would love to enlist your help in | | | | will be around the holidays when the demand for |
| shopping either for business suits for themselves, or | | | | gifts is great but the busyness of the season cuts |
| clothing for their wives or girlfriends. | | | | into the available time to shop for them. You may |
| Whatever the reason, you may be surprised at just | | | | want to seize that opportunity to promote your |
| how many people, when asked, will jump at the | | | | personal shopping business. |
| chance for a personal clothing shopper. | | | | Other possible niches for personal shoppers include |
| 2. Groceries | | | | shopping for events, parties, furniture and home |
| Everyone needs to eat. But not everyone can get to | | | | décor, or toys. You may even choose to |
| the grocery store. | | | | offer your Internet ordering services and shop from |
| Elderly people can't always get to the store due to | | | | the comfort of your own home while having the |
| physical causes or because they don't have anyone | | | | items shipped directly to your customer. No matter |
| to bring them. When they need an item or two, it's | | | | what niche you choose, in today's busy world, there |
| often impossible for them to jump in the car and | | | | will always be people willing to pay someone to do |
| head to the grocery store. Having someone available | | | | their shopping for them. Why shouldn't that someone |
| who is able to make a quick run for them is a huge | | | | be you? |
| relief. If you have a heart for helping the elderly, this | | | | |