Information on Business:
Basics:
This business is difficult to get into in the United States, it is more profitable in Europe. With that said if you still want to explore this opportunity then first get a certification from the many correspondence courses available online since without that any credibility you may have on this business will be non-existent. There is a demand for experts in handwriting analysis. As a graphologist you will help banks, large companies, credit institutions and law enforcement agencies solve their signature forgery cases. In some instances your skills can be used in courts to help discover letter forgery. You will be called upon as an expert on hand written forgery. You can make a side business as an expert witness providing your valuable opinions to law and law enforcement professionals.
To Get Started:
You should advertise aggressively with online ads, business and banking magazines, and directly to professionals on these fields. Your fees can be set on a per hour basis charging from $40 to $70 per hour, other arrangements can be worked out with your specific clients. You will be directly responsible for people going to jail so you need to have a tough attitude.
Tips:
These business can be run from home since most of your research can be done on any room in your living space. This business is also an opportunity for disabled individuals as long as their disability does not impede with the duties required. You will be working mostly alone unless your business grows and you need associates or assistants. Keep an eye out for travel costs since you will be traveling much to your clients locations specially if the documents you will be researching are sensitive and cannot leave your client's premises. For Internet links related to this business do a search for the International Graphology Association, the Handwriting Analysts Group and the Handwriter Analyzer Software.
Definition:
A handwriting expert that recognizes fake writing and hand-written forgery.
Revenue Range:
$20,000 to $60,000 per year.
Education and Training Required:
Certification training in handwriting analysis. Most courses are correspondence courses that take up to 2 years.
Equipment Required:
Magnifying tools such as a magnifying glass, handwriting analysis software, scanning equipment, computer, office supplies and materials.
