12 Small Business Ideas For Attorneys
Would you like to start your own attorneys related business or earn money on the side, but still need to find the right business idea?
There will be countless exciting business ideas again in 2021. While it sounds exciting to start your own business, it's important that you run with the right idea.
Your goal should be to build a business in a niche that is not only profitable but can also ensure your long-term success.
Hopefully, all of the attorneys related business business ideas listed here will give you inspiration and a head start for the 2021 year.
1. Start a freelance writing business ($736K/year)
Examples of a successful freelance writing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a freelance writing business:
- How To Become A Freelance Writer In 2020 (For Total Beginners)
- Freelance Writing: How To Start As A Beginner With No Experience (Step By Step Monthly Guide!!)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Essential Guide To Freelance Writing: How To Write, Work, And Thrive On Your Own Terms
- How to Start a Freelance Writing Business for $0, in Less Than 24 Hours, in 3 Easy Steps
Learn more about starting a freelance writing business ➜
My name is David Tile. I own and operate a Content Writing Service, under the banner Article-Writing.co.
We don’t consider ourselves a content marketing firm. But a firm dedicated to the business of writing. Project management offers most often attached to marketing agencies. We work against marketing briefs delivering content on time and under budget.
2. Start a legal consulting business
Examples of a successful legal consulting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a legal consulting business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Everything Start Your Own Consulting Business Book: Expert, Step-By-Step Advice For A Successful And Profitable Career: Dan Ramsey
- How to Start a Legal Nurse Consulting Business: Book 1 in the “Creating a Successful LNC Practice” Series
Learn more about starting a legal consulting business ➜
My name is Mark Sias, and my wife Grace and I started a business called Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers. This business is a Florida dba held by G & M Sias companies, LLC.
We generate approximately 15,000/month in profits, conservativly, and in many cases much more, as our overhead, inventory, and advertising expenditures are extremely low.
3. Start a career coaching business ($531K/year)
Examples of a successful career coaching business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a career coaching business:
- Best Career Advice For New Graduates
- Career Advice - 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Creating My Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Business Analyst Career: A Roadmap To Start An It Career In Business Analysis Or Find Entry -Level Business Analyst Jobs
- How To Start A Business Analyst Career: The Handbook To Apply Business Analysis Techniques, Select Requirements Training, And Explore Job Roles leading Career: Laura Brandenburg
Learn more about starting a career coaching business ➜
Hi, I’m Patrick Curtis and I’m the CEO and Founder of Wall Street Oasis, the largest online community focused on careers in finance.
The community has now reached over 100 million visitors over its 14-year history and is currently getting over 2 million visits per month.
4. Start a blog ($200K/year)
Examples of a successful blog:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a blog:
- Starting A Blog In 2020 That Actually Makes Money: Tips For Beginners
- Make Money Blogging (How We Built A $100,000/Month Blog) 10 Simple Steps
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Blogging Business: Generate Income From Advertisers, Subscribers, Merchandising, And More (StartUp Series)
- How to Start a Home-based Blogging Business (Home-Based Business Series): Brett Snyder
Learn more about starting a blog ➜
Hey! We are Kelan and Brittany Kline the founders and co-owners of the popular personal finance blog The Savvy Couple.
We are currently on pace to make over $250,000 this year alone with our personal finance blog!
5. Become an author ($112K/year)
Examples of a successful author:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a author:
- How To Write A Book: 13 Steps From A Bestselling Author
- Jeff Kinney's Advice - How To Become An Author!
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an author ➜
My name is Nick Thacker, and I’m a full-time author of thriller and action-adventure novels. I write in the same genres as Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, and Lee Child, and my main series is about a Yellowstone park ranger named Harvey Bennett. Most of my readers are 45 years old and up, about 50/50 men/women, and the vast majority of my sales come from Amazon (either directly or through Kindle Unlimited, where I’m paid based on pages read).
I started writing back in 2011, but it was never something I thought I could do full-time. I was working a 9-5 job and I eventually realized I was making more by writing than I was at the day job, so I quit. Today, I’m pulling in about $10,000 a month on the low-end, and up to $20,000 during a heavy promotion or launch period.
6. Become a public speaker
Examples of a successful public speaker:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a public speaker:
- How To Be A Great Public Speaker
- 4 Tips To Improve Your Public Speaking - How To Captivate An Audience
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Breakthrough Speaker: How To Build A Public Speaking Career
- How To Become A Public Speaker In 1 Year: Gain The Confidence To Engage Audiences On And Offstage
Learn more about starting a public speaker ➜
Hi! My name is Dean Bokhari, and I’m the founder of DeanBokhari.com - a membership platform focused on inspiring people to improve their lives and achieve their goals.
These days, about half a million people read or listen to my work every month. It’s both fun and fulfilling to help others grow. And it’s financially rewarding, too—our revenues are over $100,000 per month.
7. Start an attorney editing business
Examples of a successful attorney editing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a attorney editing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Legal Forms For Starting & Running A Small Business
- Legal Guide For Starting & Running A Small Business: Fred S. Steingold Attorney
Learn more about starting an attorney editing business ➜
8. Start a solo practice business
Examples of a successful solo practice business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a solo practice business:
- Starting & Running A Successful Solo Consulting Practice
- How I Started A Solo Law Practice: Attorney Starting A Small Law Firm Tips Legal Career Job Advice
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Medical Practice: A Guide To All The Things They Don't Teach You In Medical School About Starting Your Own Practice (Open for Business)
- Flying Solo : How To Start An Individual Practitioner Consulting Business: Stuart G. Walesh
Learn more about starting a solo practice business ➜
9. Start an online book store
Examples of a successful online book store:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a online book store:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Sell Your Business - And Get What You Want!: A Pragmatic Guide With Revealing Tips from 57 Sellers
- The Home-Based Bookstore: Start Your Own Business Selling Used Books on Amazon, eBay or Your Own Web Site: Steve Weber
Learn more about starting an online book store ➜
My name is Nick Thacker, and I’m a full-time author of thriller and action-adventure novels. I write in the same genres as Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, and Lee Child, and my main series is about a Yellowstone park ranger named Harvey Bennett. Most of my readers are 45 years old and up, about 50/50 men/women, and the vast majority of my sales come from Amazon (either directly or through Kindle Unlimited, where I’m paid based on pages read).
I started writing back in 2011, but it was never something I thought I could do full-time. I was working a 9-5 job and I eventually realized I was making more by writing than I was at the day job, so I quit. Today, I’m pulling in about $10,000 a month on the low-end, and up to $20,000 during a heavy promotion or launch period.
10. Start a counseling business
Examples of a successful counseling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a counseling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Practice of the Practice | A Start-up Guide to Launching a Counseling Private Practice
- Best Practice: Everything You Need To Know About Starting Your Successful Private Therapy Practice
Learn more about starting a counseling business ➜
Space To Be You is mental health and holistic therapy center offering a range of wellbeing services in London, England.
Below we discuss the process of securing funding, business planning, starting up, and discuss what it was like to launch a face-to-face therapy business during a global pandemic…
11. Start a dispute settlement business
Examples of a successful dispute settlement business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a dispute settlement business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Settling Disputes: Conflict Resolution In Business
- Legal Institutions - The Development Of Dispute Settlement
Learn more about starting a dispute settlement business ➜
Alexander founded ClaimCompass, which helps travelers get paid when airlines mess up their flights. In 2016, they raised $200k and they’ve kept growing.
12. Start a business registration service business
Examples of a successful business registration service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a business registration service business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Be The Boss: Start And Run Your Own Service Business: Sandi Wilson
- How To Start A Service Business - A Step By Step Guide To Starting A New Small Service Company: Meir Liraz
Learn more about starting a business registration service business ➜
Hey! 👋 I'm Pat Walls, the founder of Starter Story.
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