The best way to start in this kind of business is getting yourself a computer with internet connection, laser printer and a telephone. This way it’s easier to contact clients and work faster with the help of computer programs. But a cheaper alternative would be having an electronic typewriter and a phone. Word processing programs would be very useful for faster completion of secretarial tasks. The internet would provide you a very vast source of information to help you in any difficulties you might encounter. It also provides communication through e-mail, which also makes file transfers more convenient.

Knowing basic typing and secretarial skills would be very useful and would eventually widen the scope of tasks that you could accomplish, thus also giving you more versatility so clients would prefer you over other secretaries for your broader knowledge and skills. Having skills in typing, bookkeeping and advertising are a few of the most common skills needed to take on a secretarial job. When you’re all set up, its time to start advertising your services, start out by calling friends and former colleagues and simply explain the new service you would like to provide. This is the best and easiest way to advertise your service, spread it by word of mouth.