Feng shui home consultant

Homeowners, renters, people moving house or renovating, and clients interested in feng shui or in refreshing their space.

A fixed fee per consultation or per room, with extra for written reports, follow-up visits or help choosing furniture and decor.

• Training or solid knowledge of feng shui principles
• Good eye for space and layout
• Clear, respectful communication
• Comfortable visiting clients' homes

• Commercial general liability insurance, check what suits visiting clients' homes
• Home-based business licence rules in your municipality if you work from a home office
• Avoid claiming guaranteed results such as health, luck or wealth; describe it as advice based on a tradition
• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Winter driving and travel time in larger areas, plan your service radius

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on your training, equipment and how you market your services. Treat this as a guide and build your own budget around the courses and insurance you choose.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many consultations you book and what you charge. Treat this as an estimate rather than a promise, especially while you build a client base.

Check which commercial general liability insurance suits visits to clients' homes, and whether your municipality has home-based business licence rules. Avoid guaranteeing results like luck or wealth, and check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.