Information on Business:
Basics:
You will spend much of the time doing online research looking for companies that offer internships and verifying with them the offers, a lot of time will also be time will also be spent verifying and coordinating with college and university internship programs staff. Your potential clients will be the student's parents, since they are likely the ones that will have the means to pay you. Some clients will also be the students themselves, but that is the exception. Parents and students will be trusting in your knowledge of each program available and how it will match the student and improve his or her career, they also need to be informed on the details of each program before committing to it.
To Get Started:
To get started you should already know what is necessary to do your work in a efficient and effective manner, otherwise you will be spending more time researching than what is worth. You will need to advertise through college publications, online student boards, social networks, and direct mailings to student's parents. You should be able to charge $60 to $200 per deal which is usually paid by either the parents or the students. One thing to consider in this business is that when parents are your clients, you will need to use your motivational skills to encourage and enthuse the students to consider the internship programs available to further their career goals.
Tips:
This business can be run from home since you will be doing most of the research online. This is an opportunity for people with disabilities and since you will be doing most of the work alone you will not require a staff. For Internet links related to this business do a search for guaranteed internship placement, international internship job placements, the Cooperative Education and Internship Association, and internship placement program.
Definition:
A service that connects companies with internship opportunities that are looking for talented interns with students that are willing to work for low or no pay in exchange for working experience.
Revenue Range:
$25,000 to $55,000 per year
Education and Training Required:
Working knowledge and excellent understanding of internship placement programs. Good communication skills, good selling skills.
Equipment Required:
Computer, cell phone, car, basic office supplies and materials.
