About Startup Costs
The startup costs provided in this database include an approximate financial investment that will be needed to start the business. This is generalized information and should only be used as a yardstick to determine business startup costs. Your investment will vary based on factors such as equipment, transportation, licensing and permits, operating location, working capital and initial marketing and advertising budgets. Remember a successful entrepreneur is one who carefully researches and plans every aspect of a new business venture, including the financial investment needed to start a business and the working capital required to achieve positive cash flow.
Business At A Glance
Dietitian
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
About
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
If you're a dietitian, going out on your own offers endless possibilities and potentially increased income.
Business Overview
Are you a certified dietitian? That's the first qualification for starting this business. Options for operating this sort of health business or health consulting service are almost unlimited. As a certified dietitian, you could simply subcontract your services out to numerous businesses such as hospitals, nursing homes, weight loss clinics and fitness centers. The innovative entrepreneur could start up an online dietitian service. Profit potential for diet consulting services is outstanding, and achieving an annual income of $50,000 or more is certainly not out of line. To increase business revenue, aim to develop your own exclusive diet programs, books, videos and software, as all of these products can be sold through the company website, as well as to national retailers on a wholesale basis.