How to start an SEO consultancy business in India?

I’ve been optimizing sites for local shops since 2022, and in 2025, India’s ₹50k crore digital ad market makes an SEO consultancy a goldmine—SMEs need online visibility. Step 1: Skill Up Master SEO via Google Analytics Academy (free) and SEMrush certs (₹10k). Focus on local SEO for restaurants, retailers. Charge ₹10k-50k/month.Step 2: Legal and Setup Sole prop via Udyam (free), GST if turnover tops ₹20 lakhs. Get SEMrush, Ahrefs (₹5k/month), laptop, and WordPress site (₹5k). Budget: ₹50k.Step 3: Market and Scale Cold pitch via LinkedIn, offer free audits. Post SEO tips on Insta. Aim for 5 clients/month = ₹50k profit. Algorithm changes hurt—stay updated. WebTrainings’ guide rocks. Local or e-com focus?