Online marketing consultant for one niche

Owners of businesses in your chosen niche anywhere in Australia, for example online retailers, physios or accountants who want advice from someone who knows their industry.

Monthly retainers for ongoing strategy and reporting, plus fixed-price extras such as a marketing audit or a launch plan. A narrow niche can support higher prices than general advice.

• Deep knowledge of one industry's customers
• Reading marketing data and explaining it simply
• Confident video calls and presentations
• Writing proposals and reports

• You need an ABN, and check when GST registration applies to your turnover
• Check professional indemnity insurance options, especially if you advise on ad spend
• Be clear in contracts that you advise and cannot guarantee sales results
• Check privacy and spam rules (Privacy Act, Spam Act) if you handle client data or run email campaigns
• Retainers can end suddenly, so aim for several clients rather than relying on one

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your website, software, video call setup and insurance. These are estimates, so keep early costs low until your niche proves itself.

You need an ABN, and check when GST registration applies. Look at professional indemnity insurance, especially if you advise on ad spend, and make contracts clear that you cannot guarantee sales. Check Privacy Act and Spam Act rules if you handle client data or run email campaigns.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many retainer clients you have and your fees. That is revenue, not profit. It typically takes at least around 15 hours a week.