How to Start a Handwriting Analysis Business

Business Overview:

You could put your graphology skills to use and generate some great profits by learning how to start a handwriting analysis business. With a handwriting analysis business (also known as a graphology business) you analyze and interpret handwriting in exchange for a fee. Handwriting analysis can be a valuable service both for individuals and for businesses. For example, in business there has been an increase in technological crime in recent years, with criminals using computerized software to duplicate signatures. In this age of ecommerce, the increase in technological crime has created a demand for graphologist services to help companies identify signature forgeries. Offering signature analysis services to businesses therefore is one area in which you could put your graphology skills to valuable use. Handwriting analysis can also provide valuable insights into someone’s personality. Certain styles of handwriting can be matched to certain personality profiles, and so your analysis of a person’s handwriting can allow them to gain valuable insights about themselves that they may previously have been unaware of. Profiling individuals based on an analysis of their style of handwriting can also be useful to businesses as part of their employment process. In addition to performing a background check, a business may hire you to perform an analysis of an applicant’s handwriting to determine whether or not an applicant is of the right profile for a specific job role. Handwriting analysis services are typically conducted at an hourly fee of $30 to $50 USD. Usually graphologists work on a contractual basis, but sometimes expert handwriting services can be retained for around $1,000 or more per month. Therefore, with the right marketing and commitment you can definitely earn a very respectable income with this business idea, with the annual income potential for this business being up to $50,000 USD. Furthermore, you can run your handwriting analysis business from the comfort of your own home, and you can get started at a relatively low cost–though you will need to invest in advertising, especially in the beginning while you are establishing your business.

A Day in the Life of a Handwriting Analysis Business Owner:

A typical day will likely be full of variety. You might begin with an hour-long personal session. In this session you will analyze your client’s handwriting and provide him or her with insights about your client’s personality based on your analysis. For example, from an individual’s handwriting you may be able to help them to better identify things like their strengths and weaknesses, which may help them in making decisions about their career path. Later in the day you might analyze handwriting samples for a business to help them to profile a potential employee. You may also provide other services on a typical day, such as analyzing signatures on contracts for businesses to help them identify forgeries and tackle fraud. Alternatively you could choose to hire graphologists to work for you, in which case you would focus on marketing your handwriting analysis business to attract more clients.

About Your Customers:

You customers will be individuals and businesses in need of expert handwriting analysis.

What You Need to Start:

• Depending on where you live, you may require certification in handwriting analysis
• Advertising (i.e. website, phone book, flyers, brochures, newspaper advertisements, networking, etc.)
• Computer with financial tracking software
• Business license
• Business insurance

The Good:

• Your skills will provide valuable information to individuals and businesses that can be used for a variety of purposes including personal development, employment decision making, and crime prevention.
• You can generate a very respectable income—up to $50,000 USD or more per year.
• You can start this business at a relatively low cost.
• You can run a good portion of this business from the comfort of your own home.

The Bad:

• It may be a while before you see good profits as establishing this business can take some time.
• If you are not currently a graphology (handwriting) expert, you will need to invest in training before starting this business (or you could hire graphologists to work for you).

Resources:

• International Grapho-Analysis Society
• American Association of Handwriting Analysts
• Wikipedia on Graphology

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