Service-based businesses are in more demand every day and can be found in countless industries and targeting many markets. They often require smaller start-up costs than a product-based business. The profit margin is high, but always remember to set a value on your time. And in this global economy, it is often possible to provide services virtually worlwide.
A solo service-based business means you will be spending much of your time working with clients and you will also need time to acquire new clients and build your business. This can be tough, but as your business grows, you will want to hire employees or subcontractors to serve clients, so you have more time for business-building and have time away from the business as well.
Here are some service-based business ideas, but you'll find many throughout this website: