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How do you begin a resume writing service? It’s no secret that this can be a very lucrative business when done right. The following information will help you get started.

What skills do you need?

You either must be a great resume writer and marketer, or simply one or the other. In fact, you might want to outsource the resume writing and focus entirely on the marketing end.

The reality is, you could be the best resume writer in the world. However, if you cannot make yourself stand out from the hundreds of other businesses out there, you are not going to make money.

How do you make yourself stand out?

One of the best ways is by getting testimonials. Most people think testimonials do not work as well as they used to, but this is not true. Your customers will always believe what others have to say about your business more than what you say.

So how can you get testimonials?

One method is by over-delivering. Simply do more than whatever you promised to do. Also, you can offer to write a few people’s resumes for free in exchange for a recommendation. Many business owners don’t take the time to do this but it’s a great strategy and really worth the extra effort.

Emphasize benefits

You probably do not want to talk about your company. For instance, avoid discussing how long you’ve been in business, what your credentials are, and so on. You may want to mention it somewhere on your site, but it does not have to be your main focus.

Instead, discuss the benefits you will give your customer. For instance, talk about how they will finally land that dream job from having a perfect resume, earn more money, or be more in demand.

Where should you advertise?

The great thing about this kind of business is that it is not location-specific. Therefore, you can target people anywhere around the world.

If you have the money, consider doing a Google Adwords campaign. This will bring the most traffic to your website the fastest. While it can be expensive, as long as you have a good website you can make it profitable. The trick here is to test and track and really stay on top of your campaign.

How much should you charge?

Most people say you have to charge a cheap price to get business at first. However, you can charge more if you position yourself the right way. In fact, being the highest priced service gives you more perceived value, which might end up getting you more business.

If you are the most expensive, the customer will probably think you are also the best. Trying to compete on price alone is very difficult, because there is always someone who is going to undersell you.

Consider doing cover letters as well

This can dramatically expand your profits. Offering more than just resume writing is one of the best ways to make more money.

So to sum up, first decide whether you want to do the resume writing yourself or outsource it. Either way, you will have to become a good marketer to make yourself stand out.

Finally, always over-deliver on what you promise. Implementing these steps is how to make serious money in this business.

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