How to start a home office setup service in India?
The 'Ergonomic & Tech Optimization' Consultant 🏡🖥️ With WFH/Hybrid models becoming permanent, demand for a professional, efficient, and healthy home office is soaring. 1. The Service Niche (Beyond Assembly): You are not just assembling furniture; you are selling comfort and productivity. Your core service is the Home Office Audit. * Ergonomics: Assessing chair height, desk height, monitor placement, and lighting to prevent physical strain. * Tech Optimization: Setting up Wi-Fi extenders, cable management (a huge headache!), proper webcam/microphone placement, and securing the setup. * Aesthetics: Recommending low-cost decor, storage solutions, and background visuals for video calls. 2. Low-Investment Model: You don't need inventory. You are a consultant and sourcer. * Partnerships: Develop referral relationships with local furniture stores, standing desk/ergonomic chair distributors, and local electricians/carpenters. You recommend them, and they refer clients to you. 3. Pricing: Offer tiered pricing: * Tier 1: Virtual Audit: A 1-hour video call with a detailed, customized PDF recommendation report. (Low fixed fee). * Tier 2: Premium Setup: An in-person visit, implementation (assembly and setup), and cable management. (Higher fixed fee). Focus on corporate clients first. Pitch your service to HR departments as a corporate wellness benefit for their remote employees—this is a scalable B2B revenue stream.